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Goods

This component covers moveable goods for which a change of ownership occurs between residents and non-residents. It includes the item general merchandise on a balance of payments (BOP) basis, net exports of goods under merchanting and non-monetary gold.



Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • IMF

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