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Open Economy Macroeconomics
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Distinguish between balance of trade and balance on current account. 

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Basis of Difference Balance of Trade Balance on Current Account
Meaning Balance of Trade is the record of visible transactions of the country. It is a record of the visible as well as invisible and unilateral transactions.
Components It is the balance of exports and imports of all physical goods of the country. It is the balance of visible trade, invisible trade and unilateral transfers.
Nature of transactions It records the transactions relating to physical goods only. It records the transactions relating to goods, services as well as unilateral transactions.

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