Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the Balance

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of the balance of trade?

• A) The total of a nation's revenues from income taxes minus its expenditures on goods and services
• B) Changes in currency values and price changes
• C) The profitability of business firms that are exporting goods and services
• D) The total of a nation's exports minus its imports
• E) The total value of all services provided to foreigners during a one year time period

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Definitions:

Growth Rate

The growth rate is a measure of the increase in size, number, value, or strength of a business, investment, population, or other measurable entity, usually expressed as a percentage over a specific period of time.

Stock Price

The current price at which a particular company's shares can be bought or sold on the stock market.

Stock Market Return

Stock market return is the gain or loss achieved on an investment in the stock market, expressed typically as a percentage of the investment's original value.

Risk Free Rate

The estimated yield from an investment without any risk, frequently shown through the yield of government bonds.