The balance of payments of a country includes:
Official transfers of foreign currency
Smuggling transactions
Loans and aid
Both a and c
The BOP includes both official transfers of currency and loans and aid.
What is meant by 'official reserve transactions'? Discuss their importance in the Balance of Payments.
(a) Balance of payment always balances. Explain.
(b) When the supply of foreign currency rises, the price of foreign currency falls. Justify the statement.