Balance of Payments - History of Balance of Payments Issues

History of Balance of Payments Issues

Historically, accurate balance of payments figures were not generally available. However, this did not prevent a number of switches in opinion on questions relating to whether or not a nations government should use policy to encourage a favourable balance.

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