Chapter 23: Q. 20 (page 576)
The United States exports 14% of GDP while Germany exports about 50% of its GDP. Explain what that means.
Short Answer
The level of trade in the United States is low than the level of trade in Germany.
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Chapter 23: Q. 20 (page 576)
The United States exports 14% of GDP while Germany exports about 50% of its GDP. Explain what that means.
The level of trade in the United States is low than the level of trade in Germany.
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Does a trade surplus mean an overall inflow of
financial capital to an economy, or an overall outflow of
financial capital? What about a trade deficit?
Some economists warn that the persistent trade deficits and a negative current account balance that the United States has run will be a problem in the long run. Do you agree or not? Explain your answer.
Using the national savings and investment identity, explain how each of the following changes (ceteris paribus) will increase or decrease the trade balance:
What is more important, a country’s current account balance or GDP growth? Why?
Occasionally, a government official will argue that a country should strive for both a trade surplus and a healthy inflow of capital from abroad. Is this possible?
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