This economic indicator reflects the
flow of income received by residents from abroad, encompassing both labor and investment earnings, while deducting similar payments made to non-residents. It includes wages and salaries earned by expatriates, alongside returns from investments such as dividends, interest, and rental income derived from foreign assets. Additionally, it captures entrepreneurs' earnings from overseas ventures and intellectual property rights like patents and copyrights. Expressed in constant local currency, this figure provides a clear view of the real income available to the national economy, allowing for assessment of its international economic interdependence and financial health over time, free from the effects of inflation.
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