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Chapter 18, Problem 18.4.8PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
A fiscal deficit and current account deficit.
Subpart (b):
To determine
A impact of foreign investment on the economy.
Subpart (c):
To determine
A fiscal deficit and current account deficit.
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MACROECONOMICS W/ MY ECON LAB
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