The differences between a country's merchandise exports and its merchandise imports is the ?
Correct answer: D. balance of trade
- A. balance of payments
- B. capital account
- C. current account
- D. balance of trade
Explanation
The balance of trade measures the difference between merchandise, or goods, exports and merchandise imports. The current account is broader because it also includes services, income and transfers.
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