Why would removing a trade restriction, such as a tariff, lead to more rapid economic growth? Explain how higher savings leads to a higher standard of living.  What might deter a policymaker from trying to raise the rate of saving? What is a budget deficit? How does it affect interest rates, investments and economic growth? How does the financial system coordinate saving and investment? What is the financial system, Name and describe two markets that are part of the financial system in the U.S. economy.  Name and describe two financial intermediaries. GDP in 2019 was $21 trillion.  Consumption equals $12 trillion. Government spending was $5 trillion.  The budget deficit was $600 billion. Why do economists use real GDP rather than nominal GDP to gauge economic well-being?  Define "Real" and "Nominal" GDP and explain the differences between them (Real and Nominal GDP). Explain why an economy's income must equal its expenditure.

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  1. Why would removing a trade restriction, such as a tariff, lead to more rapid economic growth?
  2. Explain how higher savings leads to a higher standard of living. 
  3. What might deter a policymaker from trying to raise the rate of saving?
  4. What is a budget deficit? How does it affect interest rates, investments and economic growth?
  5. How does the financial system coordinate saving and investment?
  6. What is the financial system, Name and describe two markets that are part of the financial system in the U.S. economy.  Name and describe two financial intermediaries.
  7. GDP in 2019 was $21 trillion.  Consumption equals $12 trillion. Government spending was $5 trillion.  The budget deficit was $600 billion.
  8. Why do economists use real GDP rather than nominal GDP to gauge economic well-being?  Define "Real" and "Nominal" GDP and explain the differences between them (Real and Nominal GDP).
  9. Explain why an economy's income must equal its expenditure.
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