If Purchases of Foreign Assets by U

question 69

True/False

If purchases of foreign assets by U.S. residents exceed purchases of U.S. assets by foreign residents, then U.S. net capital outflow is positive.

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Definitions:

Infrequent Event

An event or transaction that occurs rarely and is not expected to happen regularly in the normal course of business.

Continuing Operations

The parts or actions of a company that are anticipated to persist over the coming years, not including any operations that have been ceased.

Extraordinary Item

A significant and unusual transaction distinct from the ordinary activities of the business, no longer separately classified in financial statements due to changes in accounting standards.

Disposition Gain

A financial gain realized from the sale of an asset, exceeding its book value.