Suppose that in the country of Mistania, investment spending increases from $1740 to $1940. There is no change in Mistania's private or public savings. According to the national saving and investment identity, what happens to the trade balance as investment spending increases? OTrade deficit goes up OTrade deficit goes down OStays the same

Suppose that in the country of Mistania, investment spending increases from $1740 to $1940. There is no change in Mistania's private or public savings. According to the national saving and investment identity, what happens to the trade balance as investment spending increases? OTrade deficit goes up OTrade deficit goes down OStays the same

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter23: The International Trade And Capital Flows

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