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Edexcel IGCSE Economics 2.1.1.d current account balance

Practise current-account questions by calculating trade balances, deficit percentages and reasons exports may succeed or struggle.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Economics 4EC1

Exam points

  • Calculate visible or invisible trade balances from exports and imports data.
  • Distinguish a current account deficit from a surplus using trade figures.
  • Explain reasons for surpluses or export performance using country data.

2.1.1.d Current account of the balance of payments question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Figure 1 shows imports and exports for a country in €bn.

Figure 1

Figure 1

Calculate the visible trade balance in €bn for the country. You are advised to show your working.

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