In the Balance-Of-Payments Account, the Outflow of Payments to the Rest

question 183

Multiple Choice

In the balance-of-payments account, the outflow of payments to the rest of the world, are entered as _____

• A) credits.
• B) debits.
• C) payments.
• D) investments.
• E) unilateral transfers.

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