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BALANCE OF PAYMENTS: The difference between the funds received by a country and those paid by a country for all international transactions. The international transactions include the exchange of merchandise (exports and imports), which is commonly summarized as the balance of trade, plus the exchange of services, summarized as the balance of services, as well as any gifts or transfer payments that do not involve the exchange of goods and services. The balance of payments, in effect, indicates the difference between currency coming into a country and that flowing out of the country. The balance of payments is divided into two accounts -- current account (which includes payments for imports, exports, services, and transfers) and capital account (which includes payments for physical and financial assets).
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GOLDSMITH MONEY CREATION An illustration of the basic money creation process undertaken by banks using the hypothetical activities of a hypothetical goldsmith. The goldsmith profession of Medieval Europe provides insight into the modern banking business, including the seemingly magical ability of banks to create valuable money out of inputs with significantly less value.
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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time touring the new suburban shopping complex looking to buy either a small palm tree that will fit on your coffee table or several magazines on fashion design. Be on the lookout for pencil sharpeners with an attitude.
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A thousand years before metal coins were developed, clay tablet "checks" were used as money by the Babylonians.
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"My life as a writer consists of 1/8 talent and 7/8 discipline. " -- John Irving, writer
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IROR
Internal Rate of Return
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