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WAEC Economics 2017 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following items is recorded in a country's current account section of the balance of payments?

  • A. A. Investment incomeCorrect
  • B. B. Foreign direct investment
  • C. C. Long-term capital flows
  • D. D. Long-term loans

Explanation

Investment income is recorded in a country's current account section of the balance of payments (foreign direct investment and capital flows/loans belong in the capital account).

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