The table gives some information about Nordland's international transactions in 2016. Calculate the current account balance, the capital and financial account balance, and the official settlements account balance. >>> If your answer is negative, include a minus sign. If your answer is positive, do not include a plus sign. The current account balance is billion dollars. Item Imports of goods and services Foreign investment in Nordland Exports of goods and services Nordland's investment abroad Net interest income Net transfers Statistical discrepancy Billions of dollars 900 1,200 1,250 500 6 -70 - 10

The table gives some information about Nordland's international transactions in 2016. Calculate the current account balance, the capital and financial account balance, and the official settlements account balance. >>> If your answer is negative, include a minus sign. If your answer is positive, do not include a plus sign. The current account balance is billion dollars. Item Imports of goods and services Foreign investment in Nordland Exports of goods and services Nordland's investment abroad Net interest income Net transfers Statistical discrepancy Billions of dollars 900 1,200 1,250 500 6 -70 - 10

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter36: Exchange Rates And Financial Links Between Countries

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Problem 5E

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