The Current Account of the U

question 50

Multiple Choice

The current account of the U.S.balance of payments does not include:

• A) Investment income
• B) Merchandise exports and imports
• C) The sale of securities to foreigners
• D) Unilateral transfers

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Definitions:

Withdrawals

Amounts taken out from a business by its owners for personal use, often affecting the owner's capital account.

Ending Inventory

The worth of products on hand for sale at the conclusion of an accounting cycle, determined by adding the starting inventory to acquisitions and then subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods or products that a company holds for the purpose of sale to customers in the ordinary course of business.

Capital

Financial assets or resources owned by an individual or organization, particularly those used to generate income or investment.