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saraeharris

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Which of the following would be included in the financial account of the U.S. balance of payments?
 a. The U.S. government's foreign aid
  b. The purchase of a stock in a U.S. corporation by a foreigner
  c. The purchase of a Japanese computer by a U.S. corporation
  d. The purchase of a plane ticket from Australian Airlines by a U.S. resident
  e. The purchase of a German car by a U.S. resident

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the U.S. balance of payments in 2013 is true?
 a. In the third quarter of 2013, the services account recorded a deficit of 25 million.
  b. In the third quarter of 2013, the current account showed a surplus of 174,091 million.
  c. In the third quarter of 2013, the merchandise account showed a surplus of 179,457 million.
  d. In the third quarter of 2013, the merchandise account showed a deficit of 179,457 million.
  e. In the third quarter of 2013, the services account recorded a deficit of 38,175 million.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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