Which of the following is NOT a deficit item on a country's balance of payments?

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All the options listed (A, B, C) can actually contribute to a deficit in a country's balance of payments. Gold sales to foreigners (A) would result in an inflow of funds and thus would not be a deficit item. Imports (B) and personal gifts to foreign individuals (C) typically represent outflows of funds from a country, contributing to a deficit, but they are not considered deficit items in the context of this question since the question asks for what is NOT a deficit item.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Deficit Item on a Country's