When Is a Balance of Payments Account Out of Balance

question 153

Multiple Choice

When is a balance of payments account out of balance?

• A)only when exports are greater than imports
• B)only when imports are greater than exports
• C)when exports are either greater or less than imports
• D)only when exports are greater or less than imports over a sustained period
• E)never

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