The balance of payments of Nation Z for 2011 is presented in Table 18.2. For Nation Z, the statistical discrepancy for the year 2011 equals:Table 18.2

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To calculate the statistical discrepancy, we need to subtract the sum of the current account balance, capital account balance, and financial account balance from zero.

Statistical discrepancy = 0 - (–$800 billion + $200 billion + $597 billion)

Statistical discrepancy = –$3 billion

Therefore, the answer is D: –$3 billion.

The Balance of Payments of Nation Z for 2011 Is