The Statistical Discrepancy in the Balance of Payments

question 156

Multiple Choice

The statistical discrepancy in the balance of payments

• A)is always positive
• B)is always negative
• C)is always zero
• D)is either positive, negative, or zero
• E)is indeterminate

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Definitions:

Business Cycle

The fluctuation in economic activity that an economy experiences over a period of time.

Disinflation

A reduction in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which prices for goods and services rise.

CPI

A gauge called the Consumer Price Index tracks the overall cost of a varied mix of consumer items and services like food, healthcare, and transport, by measuring their weighted average prices.

Cost Of Living

The amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare in a particular place and time.