Balance of Payment (BOP) Data May Be Important for Any

question 35

Multiple Choice

Balance of payment (BOP) data may be important for any of the following reasons

• A) BOP data helps to forecast a country's market potential, especially in the short run.
• B) The BOP is an important indicator of a country's foreign exchange rate.
• C) Changes in a country's BOP may signal a change in controls over payment of dividends and interest.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Equal Pay

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Works Councils

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