Which of the Following Transactions Represents a Credit on the Financial

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions represents a credit on the financial account of the U.S. balance of payments?

• A) Oil is imported from Venezuela.
• B) United States firms pay dividends to foreigners.
• C) United States citizens purchase foreign securities.
• D) A Canadian firm increases its direct investment in its U.S. branch.

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