Explain the concept of surplus in the balance of payments account.
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A surplus in the Balance of Payment occurs when autonomous inflow of foreign exchange is greater than autonomous outflow of foreign exchange, during the year. The surplus flows out of the BoP account as the central bank purchases foreign currency assets.
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