balance of payments current account

balance of payments current account
balance of payments current account balance of payments current account account1

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balance of payments current account UK US noun [singular] (also external account)
ECONOMICS a record of the movement of money into and out of a country from trade in goods and services: »

The Reserve Bank Governor is reported to be unconcerned about the balance of payments current account deficit.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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