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Chapter 33, Problem 2QFR
To determine
(a)
To explain:
The impact on current account deficit due to the slow
To determine
(b)
To explain:
The impact on current account deficit due to increase in personal savings rate.
To determine
(c)
To explain:
The impact on current account deficit when there is a decrease in the federal budget deficits.
To determine
(d)
To explain:
The impact on current account deficit when there is increase in foreign
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