In the Balance of Payments,the Statistical Discrepancy Is Used To

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the balance of payments,the statistical discrepancy is used to:

• A) Ensure that the sum of all debits matches the sum of all credits
• B) Ensure that trade imports equal the value of trade exports
• C) Obtain an accurate account of a balance-of-payments deficit
• D) Obtain an accurate account of a balance-of-payments surplus

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