Balance of payments accounting. For the following international transactions, identify the balance of payments accounts and whether the transaction would generate an inflow or an outflow of foreign exchange for the two countries involved. ■ The Colombian drug cartel delivers 100 kg of heroin to its distributor in Miami, who pays $25 million in cash

Balance of payments accounting. For the following international transactions, identify the balance of payments accounts and whether the transaction would generate an inflow or an outflow of foreign exchange for the two countries involved. ■ The Colombian drug cartel delivers 100 kg of heroin to its distributor in Miami, who pays $25 million in cash

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