Based on the Following Information,what Is the Balance on the Current

question 190

Multiple Choice

Based on the following information,what is the balance on the current account? Exports of goods and services = $5 billion
Imports of goods and services = $3 billion
Net income on investments = -$2 billion
Net transfers = -$2 billion
Increase in foreign holdings of assets in the United States = $4 billion
Increase in U.S.holdings of assets in foreign countries = -$1 billion

• A)-$2 billion
• B)$1 billion
• C)$3 billion
• D)$4 billion

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Definitions:

Dollar Amount

The value of an item or transaction expressed in U.S. dollars, a common measure for comparing financial value.

Federal Reserve Deposits

Reserves held by commercial banks at the Federal Reserve, which are used to meet reserve requirements and facilitate day-to-day banking operations.

Check Clearing

The process by which banks settle transactions made by checks, ensuring that the funds move from the check writer's account to the recipient's.

Fractional Reserve Banking

A system in which depository institutions held reserves that are less than the amount of total deposits.