-The data in the table above illustrates items from the U.S. balance of payments accounts. The capital and financial account balance is
A) $0.
B) -$80 billion.
C) -$200 billion.
D) +$200 billion.

Question

-The data in the table above illustrates items from the U.S. balance of payments accounts. The capital and financial account balance is
A) $0. 
B) -$80 billion. 
C) -$200 billion. 
D) +$200 billion.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The capital and financial account balance is the inverse of the current account balance. If the current account balance is -$200 billion, the capital and financial account balance would be +$200 billion.

-The Data in the Table Above Illustrates Items from the U.S