The Net Increase in a Country's Stock of International Reserves

question 50

Multiple Choice

The net increase in a country's stock of international reserves over a year is called a(n) :

• A)balance-of-payments deficit.
• B)balance-of-payments surplus.
• C)trade deficit.
• D)trade surplus.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located at the sides of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and language processing.

Occipital Lobes

The occipital lobes are the region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the frontal cortex involved in higher cognitive functions, including problem-solving, emotional control, memory, and judgment.