Which of the Following Do Most Economists Consider to Be

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following do most economists consider to be the most basic measure of a nation's international transactions?

• A)balance on current account 
• B)balance on capital account 
• C)balance of merchandise trade 
• D)balance on long-term capital

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