Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

Which of the following statement is true about Autonomous transactions?

Options:

These items are done to correct the imbalance of BOP Account

These are also known as below the line item

These only occur in capital A/c of BOP

BOP is said to be in surplus if autonomous receipts are greater than autonomous payments

Correct Answer:

BOP is said to be in surplus if autonomous receipts are greater than autonomous payments

Explanation:

International economic transactions are called autonomous when transactions are made due to some reason other than to bridge the gap in the balance of payments, that is, when they are independent of the state of BoP. One reason could be to earn profit. These items are called ‘above the line’ items in the BoP. The balance of payments is said to be in surplus (deficit) if autonomous receipts are greater (less) than autonomous payments.