The Following Table Contains Hypothetical Data for Canada's Balance of Payments

question 33

Multiple Choice

The following table contains hypothetical data for Canada's balance of payments (the statistical discrepancy is assumed to be zero) . All amounts are in billions of dollars

$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Merchandise exports } & \$ 137 \\\hline \text { Merchandise imports } & - 128 \\\hline \text { Service exports } & + 20 \\\hline \text { Service imports } & - 26 \\\hline \text { Investment income } & - 18 \\\hline \text { Transfers } & + 4 \\\hline \text { Other financial investments } & - 3 \\\hline \text { Portfolio and direct } & + 12 \\\text { investments } & \\\hline \text { Capital account flows } & + 11 \\\hline \text { Changes in official reserves } & - 9 \\\hline\end{array}$
-In a nation's balance of payments,which one of the following items is always recorded as a positive entry?

• A)merchandise imports
• B)the effect of changes in foreign currency reserves on the flow of Canadian dollars
• C)capital flows
• D)exports of services
• E)investment income

Recognize the importance of including tax-related changes in cash flow analysis.

Identify the role of incremental cash flows in project evaluation.

Comprehend the need for preparing pro forma statements on a stand-alone basis for proposed projects.

Acknowledge the effect of fixed and variable costs on operating cash flow.

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Definitions:

Risk In Capital Budgeting

Risk in capital budgeting involves the potential that a chosen investment may yield different outcomes than expected, impacting the projected returns.

Effective Cost

The total cost of a loan or investment, taking into account all fees, interest rates, and other financial charges.

Investors Return

Investors return is the profit or loss realized from investing, typically measured as a percentage of the investment's initial value.

Firm's Cost

The total expenses incurred by a company to produce, market, and distribute its goods or services.