Explain with illustrations or diagram, the effect of short-term movements in the business cycle on the trade balance? Describe the pattern of U.S economy with respect to its current account balance from the 1950s to the present.

Explain with illustrations or diagram, the effect of short-term movements in the business cycle on the trade balance? Describe the pattern of U.S economy with respect to its current account balance from the 1950s to the present.

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Chapter23: The International Trade And Capital Flows

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