Question
Distinguish between balance of trade and balance on current account.
Solution
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. |