Which item is recorded in Pakistan's current account of the balance of payments?
Correct answer: B. Exports of goods and services
- A. Foreign direct investment inflows
- B. Exports of goods and services
- C. Government borrowing from abroad
- D. Changes in official foreign reserves
Explanation
The current account records trade in goods and services, income flows and current transfers such as remittances. Foreign investment and borrowing are generally recorded in the financial account, while reserve changes are an official financing item.
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