The net balance on the balance of payments accounts:
A)always shows a surplus.
B)always shows a deficit.
C)is always zero.
D)can show either a surplus or a deficit.
E)is always positive.

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The net balance on the balance of payments accounts is always zero because it records all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world, ensuring that all debits and credits balance out.

The Net Balance on the Balance of Payments Accounts