1. To calculate the U.S. current account balance, we need to consider all the components of the current account: goods and services (trade balance), net primary income (which includes interest), and net secondary income (which includes transfers). Given: U.S. imports of goods and services: $45 billionRead more

    To calculate the U.S. current account balance, we need to consider all the components of the current account: goods and services (trade balance), net primary income (which includes interest), and net secondary income (which includes transfers).

    Given:

    U.S. imports of goods and services: $45 billion
    U.S. exports of goods and services: $40 billion
    Net interest: $4 billion
    Net transfers: $0

    Step 1: Calculate the trade balance (net exports)
    Trade balance = Exports – Imports
    Trade balance = $40 billion – $45 billion = -$5 billion (deficit)

    Step 2: Calculate the net primary income
    Net primary income = Net interest = $4 billion

    Step 3: Calculate the net secondary income
    Net secondary income = Net transfers = $0

    Step 4: Calculate the current account balance
    Current account balance = Trade balance + Net primary income + Net secondary income
    Current account balance = -$5 billion + $4 billion + $0 = -$1 billion (deficit)

    Therefore, the U.S. current account balance is a deficit of $1 billion.

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  2. The correct answer is A) interest account, which is a sub-account of the current account (choice C). The balance of payments (BOP) is a statement that summarizes all transactions made between a country and the rest of the world during a specific period. The main components of the BOP are: Current acRead more

    The correct answer is A) interest account, which is a sub-account of the current account (choice C).

    The balance of payments (BOP) is a statement that summarizes all transactions made between a country and the rest of the world during a specific period. The main components of the BOP are:

    Current account
    Capital and financial account
    Official settlements account (also known as the official reserves account)

    The current account includes the trade balance (exports minus imports), net primary income (such as interest and dividends), and net secondary income (such as foreign aid and remittances).

    In this case, the interest earned on German government bonds would be recorded in the interest account, which is a sub-account of the primary income account within the current account. The interest account specifically deals with the income earned from foreign investments, such as bonds, deposits, and loans.

    While the current account (choice C) is not the most precise answer, it is still correct because the interest account is a component of the current account.

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  3. Q: Why did Mariah lose her life in an accident? A: Mariah lost her life because she was trying to answer a text on her phone while driving or operating a vehicle. Distracted driving, such as using a mobile phone to read or send messages, significantly increases the risk of accidents that can lead toRead more

    Q: Why did Mariah lose her life in an accident?
    A: Mariah lost her life because she was trying to answer a text on her phone while driving or operating a vehicle. Distracted driving, such as using a mobile phone to read or send messages, significantly increases the risk of accidents that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

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