Why would it be useful to examine a country’s balance of payments data?
Answer: It would be helpful to observe a country’s BOP for at least two reasons. First, BOP offers detailed information related to the supply and demand of the country’s currency. Second, BOP data can be employed to evaluate the performance of the country in international economic competition. For instance, if a country is experiencing perennial BOP deficits, it may signal that the country’s industries not have competitiveness.