Which of the following international transactions is specifically recorded in the computation of a country's balance of trade?
- Exports and imports of physical merchandiseCevap
- BForeign direct investments and portfolio capital inflows
- CFreight earnings and banking fees for international services
- DUnilateral transfer payments and foreign aid receipts
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The export and import of physical merchandise is the correct choice because the balance of trade strictly records visible (tangible) trade transactions.
The correct option is exports and imports of physical merchandise because the balance of trade measures the difference between visible exports and visible imports of tangible goods only.
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Structure of the Balance of Payments: Balance of Visible Trade