EBK ECONOMICS TODAY
18th Edition
ISBN: 9780133920116
Author: Miller
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 33, Problem 2P
To determine
(a)
Balance on the capital account.
To determine
(b)
Change in official reserves.
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