Purchases of Foreign Assets by U

question 72

Multiple Choice

Purchases of foreign assets by U.S. residents are tabulated in the U.S. balance of payments as a:

• A) capital inflow.
• B) capital outflow.
• C) current account outflow.
• D) unilateral transfer.

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Definitions:

Simple

Easy to understand or do; not complicated.

Skin Traction

A medical treatment method where bandages or other devices are applied to the skin to apply a pulling force on the bones and muscles beneath.

Buck Extension

A type of traction for the lower leg, used in the treatment of fractures of the femur or after hip surgery, to help maintain proper alignment and reduce pain.

Contractures

Permanent shortening of a muscle or joint, often leading to limited range of motion and stiffness.