Since the statistical discrepancy

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"Since the statistical discrepancy in the U.S. balance-of-payment accounts is so large, we cannot rely on the U.S. BOP statement to give information on the size of various 'balances' with any precision. Perhaps the U.S. BOP statement is essentially useless." Discuss this statement.

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