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Glossary of the 1993 SNA - Definition of Term

TermBalancing item
DefinitionAn account is "closed" by introducing a balancing item defined residually as the difference between the two sides of the account; a balancing item typically encapsulates the net result of the activities covered by the account in question and is therefore an economic construct of considerable interest and analytical significance - for example, value added, disposable income, saving, net lending and net worth.
Paragraphs1.3.;[3.64.]
 
It is acknowledged that this glossary uses descriptions of the OECD glossary of statistical terms, the Glossary of the System of National Accounts 1993 and the UN classifications registry.
 
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