The Difference Between Merchandise Exports and Imports Is Called the

question 34

Multiple Choice

The difference between merchandise exports and imports is called the

• A) current account balance.
• B) capital account balance.
• C) balance of payments.
• D) trade balance.

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Definitions:

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods or services, including search, bargaining, and enforcement costs of a deal.

Air Quality

The condition of the air based on the amount of pollution present; influences environmental and human health.

Water Pollution

Contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater caused by substances harmful to living organisms.

Environmental Regulation

Laws, policies, and regulations that are designed to protect the environment and regulate the impact of human activities on it.