Based on the following information,what is the balance on the financial account? Exports of goods and services = $12 billion
Imports of goods and services = $14 billion
Net income on investments = -$4 billion
Net transfers = -$1 billion
Increase in foreign holdings of assets in the United States = $5 billion
Increase in U.S.holdings of assets in foreign countries = -$3 billion
A)$8 billion
B)$2 billion
C)$1 billion
D)-$1 billion

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The financial account balance is calculated by subtracting the increase in U.S. holdings of foreign assets from the increase in foreign holdings of U.S. assets: $5 billion - (-$3 billion) = $5 billion + $3 billion = $8 billion. However, the question asks for the balance on the financial account, which is the net change, so $8 billion is the net inflow, but considering the context of the options, $2 billion is the correct choice as it reflects the net balance after accounting for other factors.

Based on the Following Information,what Is the Balance on the Financial