Assume the following accounting identity for gross national disposable income: a. Starting with this definition, show that

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Assume the following accounting identity for gross national disposable income:

a. Starting with this definition, show that the current account is equal to domestic savings less domestic investment.

b. From the expression in (a), show that the current account plus investment is equal to private saving plus government saving.

c. From the expression in (b), show that an increase in government spending can lead to a reduction in the current account.

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International Economics

ISBN: 9781319218508

5th Edition

Authors: Robert C. Feenstra, Alan M. Taylor

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