When Categorizing Investments for the Financial Account Component of the Balance

question 55

Multiple Choice

When categorizing investments for the financial account component of the balance of payments the ________ is an investment where the investor has no control whereas the ________ is an investment where the investor has control over the asset.

• A) direct investment; portfolio investment
• B) direct investment; indirect investment
• C) portfolio investment; indirect investment
• D) portfolio investment; direct investment

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Definitions:

Climate

The long-term pattern of temperature, humidity, wind, etc., in a particular area, significantly influenced by geographical location and atmospheric conditions.

Marital Status

A legal or social acknowledgment of a person's current state regarding marriage, such as single, married, divorced, or widowed.

Age

The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.

Unwanted Sex

Sexual activity that occurs without one's consent or desire, often resulting in psychological or physical harm.