Interest payments and any principal repayments which are due on a country's external debt are known as ?

Correct answer: D. Debt service

  • A. Debt Payment
  • B. Service Charges
  • C. Debt Charges
  • D. Debt service

Explanation

Debt service includes both the interest due and the repayment of principal on a country’s debt. “Service charges” usually refers only to fees, not repayment of the borrowed amount.

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