Question

The mining and export of minerals and precious stones is very important part of the Namibian economy. It was reported that despite a sharp decrease in the quantity of these exports between 1995 and 1999 the export value of the items rose in that period. a) Where the minerals and precious stones would be recorded in the Namibian balance of payments?

Answer 1

Answer:

The minerals and precious stones would be part of the current account, which is one of the three components of the balance of payments, the other two being the capital account and the financial account.

Explanation:

The current account includes income transfers, current transfers, the balance in the trade of services, and the balance in the trade of goods. The export value of minerals and precious stones would more specifically be in the balance of the trade of goods, simply because minerals and precious stones are classified as economic goods.