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The following balance of payments data is for the economy of Augusta:
Foreign investment in Augusta | 174 |
Transfer (net) | + 10 |
Primary income (investment income earned abroad) | 72 |
Imports of goods and services | 98 |
Augusta investment abroad | 183 |
Primary income (investment income paid abroad) | 68 |
Exports of goods and services | 92 |
c) What is the balance on its capital account?
d) Is there an overall balance of payments surplus or deficit? How much?
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