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Which of the following must always balance ?

Correct answer: D. The balance of payments

  • A. The balance of visible trade
  • B. The balance of invisible trade
  • C. The balance on the current account
  • D. The balance of payments

Explanation

The balance of payments is an accounting statement, so total credits must equal total debits after including reserve changes and errors and omissions. Individual components such as visible trade or the current account may show a surplus or deficit.

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