All of the Following Are Deficit Items in the Balance

question 222

Multiple Choice

All of the following are deficit items in the balance of payments accounts EXCEPT

• A) U.S. residents purchases of gold from foreign residents.
• B) U.S. tourists spending funds in Europe.
• C) exports of merchandise.
• D) U.S. purchases of foreign companies' stocks and bonds.

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