GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The difference between a country’s exports and imports.
A
balance of trade
B
foreign debt
C
opportunity cost
D
comparative advantage
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The difference between exports and imports is called the balance of trade. If imports are greater than exports, it is sometimes called an unfavourable balance of trade. If exports exceed imports, it is sometimes called a favourable balance of trade.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is the Balance of Trade. The difference between a country’s imports of goods and services and its exports is called Balance of Trade.

Detailed explanation-5: -If the exports of a country exceed its imports, the country is said to have a favourable balance of trade, or a trade surplus. Conversely, if the imports exceed exports, an unfavourable balance of trade, or a trade deficit, exists.

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