In the Balance of Payments, a Deficit Item Is Any

question 160

Multiple Choice

In the balance of payments, a deficit item is any transaction

• A) that leads to a receipt by a resident of a country or its government.
• B) that leads to a payment by a resident of a country or its government.
• C) that is an export of a good or service.
• D) that makes residents of a country worse off.

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Definitions:

Compulsive Overdieting

An unhealthy preoccupation with extreme dieting and weight loss, often to the detriment of one's physical and mental health.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Superabsorbent Tampons

Tampons designed with highly absorbent materials, used to manage menstrual flow, particularly for heavier periods.

Contraceptive Sponges

A barrier method of contraception that is inserted into the vagina to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.