Which of the Following Transactions Would Be Excluded in the Capital

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions would be excluded in the capital account?

• A) A Japanese citizen purchases a U.S. Treasury bill.
• B) A Japanese citizen purchases an office building in Manhattan.
• C) A U.S. citizen purchases a share of stock from a Japanese company.
• D) An American purchases a Toyota.

Identify the role of information asymmetry in market transactions.

Distinguish between the willingness to sell and the willingness to buy in market dynamics.

Recognize the impact of buyer's inability to distinguish product quality on market prices.

Understand the concept of adverse selection in markets with asymmetric information.

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