Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

The difference between value of exports and value of imports of goods of a country in a given period of time is.

Options:

Balance of Payment

Balance of Trade

Balance of Capital Account

Balance of Invisibles

Correct Answer:

Balance of Trade

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Balance of Trade

Balance of Trade: It represents the difference between the value of a country's exports and imports of goods over a specific period (usually a year). If exports exceed imports, it is a trade surplus (positive balance), and if imports exceed exports, it is a trade deficit (negative balance).

The other options mentioned are related to different aspects of a country's overall balance of payments:

1. Balance of Payments : This includes both the balance of trade (goods) and the  balance of services (services) along with financial and capital transactions. It represents a more comprehensive view of a country's international financial transactions.

3. Balance of Capital Account : This accounts for capital flows, such as foreign investments and loans, into and out of the country.

4. Balance of Invisibles : This term typically refers to the balance of services and income in the balance of payments. It includes items  like tourism, shipping, insurance, and investment income.