When an Australian Investor Buys a Bond Issued in a Foreign

question 74

Multiple Choice

When an Australian investor buys a bond issued in a foreign country, ceteris paribus, the:

• A)balance on the capital account decreases.
• B)balance on the current account decreases.
• C)balance on the financial account decreases.
• D)balance of trade on goods and services decreases.

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