Essentials of Economics
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Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 20, Problem 8P
To determine
(a)
A French importer buys a case of California wine for $500 -Impact on current account of balance of payment.
To determine
(b)
An American who works for a French company deposits her payback on a paris bank, into her San Francisco bank-Impact on current account of balance of payment.
To determine
(c)
An American buys a bond from a Japanese company for $10000-Impact on current account of balance of payment.
To determine
(d)
An American charity sends $100000 to Africa to help local residents buy food after a harvest shortfall - Impact on current account of balance of payment.
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