Consider a Small Open Economy in Equilibrium

question 11

Essay

Consider a small open economy in equilibrium.What happens to the real interest rate,national saving,investment,and the current account balance in equilibrium in each of the following situations (each taken separately).Explain which curve shifts and why,and show a diagram explaining your results.(You may assume that none of the shocks is large enough to significantly affect labor supply or labor demand significantly.)
(a)wealth declines
(b)business taxes decline
(c)income rises temporarily

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Definitions:

Return On Equity

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a firm in relation to shareholders' equity, showing how effectively a company uses investors' funds to generate profit.

Year 2

Typically refers to the second year of a given time frame, period of analysis, or the second year of operation or study.

Gross Margin Percentage

A metric that shows the percentage of sales revenue remaining after subtracting the cost of goods sold, often used to evaluate business performance.

Year 2

Generally refers to the second year in a given context, such as the second year of a company's operations or a multi-year study.