An American Tourist Purchases a Leather Jacket While in Italy

question 44

Multiple Choice

An American tourist purchases a leather jacket while in Italy. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The leather purchase would be considered an import for the U.S. BOP.
• B) This transaction would be properly accounted for in the Current Account of the U.S. BOP.
• C) The leather purchase is considered an import of a good, and thus, considered part of the balance of trade as well.
• D) All of these statements are true.

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