The Total U

question 28

Short Answer

The total U.S. gross external debt in 2011 came to roughly_______________.

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Definitions:

Indemnification

A financial agreement in which one party agrees to cover the losses or damages incurred by another.

Entrustment

The transfer of goods to a merchant who ordinarily deals in that type of goods. If the merchant subsequently sells them to a good-faith third-party purchaser, the buyer acquires good title to the goods.

Merchant Authority

The legal ability of a retailer or agent to act on behalf of a business in a way that binds the business.

Void Title

A legal term indicating that a transfer of property or title lacks legal validity or enforceability.