The balance on current account records information about:
a. purchases of U.S. financial assets by foreigners

b. purchases of foreign financial assets by Americans.
c. the levels of imports and exports of goods and services for a country.
d. foreign investments in U.S. bonds, stocks, and other items.


c

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