The Capital Account Is Divided into Three Subcategories: Direct Investment

question 18

Multiple Choice

The capital account is divided into three subcategories: direct investment, portfolio investment, and other investment. Direct investment involves

• A)acquisitions of controlling interests in foreign businesses.
• B)investments in foreign stocks and bonds that do not involve acquisitions of control.
• C)bank deposits, currency investment, trade credit, and the like.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Operating Loss

This occurs when a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits, indicating that the business operations are not profitable.

Year 1

Indicates the first year of a specific period of time, operation, or accounting period, setting the baseline for subsequent years.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes from its core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Operating Loss

A loss incurred when a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits or revenues, indicating that the core operations are not profitable.