1.1 - Definition of BOP
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What does BOP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what records international economic transactions.
Name one component of the BOP.
💡 Hint: There are three main accounts.
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What is the Balance of Payments primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the primary function of BOP.
True or false: A surplus in the BOP can lead to currency appreciation.
💡 Hint: Think about the outcomes of surplus and deficit.
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If a country consistently runs a deficit in its BOP, what long-term economic strategies could it adopt to remedy the situation?
💡 Hint: Consider ways to influence trade relationships and investments.
Evaluate the potential effects of a sudden influx of foreign investment on a country's BOP and currency.
💡 Hint: Think about how foreign investments affect capital flows.
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