Balance Of Payments Account

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Balance Of Payments Account is the difference between all money flowing into a region in a particular period of time and the outflow of money to the rest of the world.

The balance of payments has been an integral part of the UN system of national accounts since the 1950s.[1]

Usage

In the Use Table, transactions are recorded at Purchaser Prices. In the Supply Table, domestic production is recorded at Basic Prices and imports by type of product at cost, insurance and freight (CIF) prices. In the System of National Accounts and the balance of payments, total imports of goods are valued at free on board (FOB) prices.

See Also

References

  1. United Nations, System of National Accounts, 2008