Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

Identify the capital account transaction from the following :

Options:

Export of goods

Import of goods

Net Invisibles

External commercial borrowings

Correct Answer:

External commercial borrowings

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : External commercial borrowings

External commercial borrowings (ECBs) are considered a capital account transaction because they involve the inflow of capital from foreign sources. ECBs refer to loans availed by entities like corporations , financial institutions, or the government from foreign sources. This borrowing represents capital inflow into the country, affecting the capital structure and contributing to economic development.

In contrast, options (1) Export of goods, (2) Import of goods, and (3) Net Invisibles are typically associate with the current account, which deals with transactions of goods and services.