A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q261 Mark

The table shows items from the balance of payments for countries A, B, C and D. Official Financing including changes in reserves is excluded from the Financial Account. Which country has the greatest disequilibrium on its balance of payments? [Table with columns 'Current Account $m', 'Capital Account $m', 'Financial Account $m' for countries A, B, C, D]

A-41 13 28

B44 12 25

C-32 -5 -37

D-15 -17 4

✓ Correct answer

B: 44 12 25

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Topic: International economic issues, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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