Which of the following are components of Current Account in the balance of payments ? A. Export of goods B. Investments C. Import of goods D. Net factor income E. Transfer payment Choose the correct answer from options given below : |
A, B, D and E only B, C, D and A only B, C, D and E only A, C, D and E only |
A, C, D and E only |
The correct answer is option (4) : A, C, D and E only B: Investments (such as Foreign Direct Investment or Portfolio Investment) are typically recorded under the Capital and Financial Account in the balance of payments framework. Explanation : - A. Export of goods falls under the Current Account as a positive component. -C. Import of goods is part of the Current Account as a negative component. - D. Net factor income represents earnings from abroad and is included in the Current Account. -E. Transfer payments, such as foreign aid, are also components of the Current Account. |