The "Bottom Line

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Short Answer

The "bottom line." The residual amount after deducting from revenues all expenses, including income taxes

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Definitions:

Exchange Rate

The exchange rate of one currency relative to another for the purpose of conversion.

Trade Deficits

Occurs when a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, leading to more money leaving the country than coming in.

Saving Rate

The saving rate is the proportion of income that is not spent on consumption, but rather set aside for future use, often expressed as a percentage of total income.

Current Account Deficits

A situation where a country's total imports of goods, services, and transfers are greater than its total exports, indicating a nation is spending more abroad than it is earning.