ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between the value of exports and value of imports of goods called?
A
Balance of payments
B
Foreign exchange
C
Balance of Trade
D
Disequilibrium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Balance of trade (BOT) is the difference between the value of a country’s imports and exports for a given period and is the largest component of a country’s balance of payments (BOP).

Detailed explanation-2: -Balance of trade (BOT) is the difference between the value of a country’s exports and the value of its imports for a given period.

Detailed explanation-3: -If the value of exports exceeds the value of imports, it is said that there is a trade surplus; if imports are greater than exports, the country has a trade deficit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exporting refers to the selling of goods and services from the home country to a foreign nation. Whereas, importing refers to the purchase of foreign products and bringing them into one’s home country.

Detailed explanation-5: -Balance of Trade is the difference in value between a country’s imports and exports.

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