What is the difference between the balance of trade and the balance of payments?

A. The balance of payments is only part of the balance of trade.
B. The balance of trade is only part of the balance of payments.
C. The two are different parts of the balance of merchandise accounts.
D. The two are different parts of the balance of financial and capital accounts.


Answer: B

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