Suppose the United States decides to subsidize theexport of U.S. agricultural products, but it does notincrease taxes or decrease any other governmentspending to offset this expenditure. Using a threepanel diagram, show what happens to nationalsaving, domestic investment, net capital outflow, theinterest rate, the exchange rate, and the trade balance.Also explain in words how this U.S. policy affects theamount of imports, exports, and net exports.

Suppose the United States decides to subsidize theexport of U.S. agricultural products, but it does notincrease taxes or decrease any other governmentspending to offset this expenditure. Using a threepanel diagram, show what happens to nationalsaving, domestic investment, net capital outflow, theinterest rate, the exchange rate, and the trade balance.Also explain in words how this U.S. policy affects theamount of imports, exports, and net exports.

Brief Principles of Macroeconomics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091985

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter14: A Macroeconomic Theory Of The Open Economy

Section: Chapter Questions

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