Components of Balance of International Payments, incurrence of liabilities

• 1 - Net incurrence of liabilities

1.1 - Foreign Direct investment, liabilities

'Direct investment liabilities' refers to a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. As well as the equity that gives rise to control or influence, direct investment also includes associated debt (except debt between affiliated financial intermediaries).