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Compare the Methods Used by Bacon and Descartes

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Compare the methods used by Bacon and Descartes. Would Pascal agree with the methods and interests of these men? Why or why not?


Definitions:

Balance Of Trade

The difference between the value of a country's exports and the value of its imports. A positive balance indicates a surplus, while a negative balance indicates a deficit.

Freely Floating Exchange Rate

A currency system where the value of a country's currency is allowed to fluctuate according to the foreign exchange market.

Current Account Deficit

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

Merchandise Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods exceed its exports of goods over a given period, leading to a negative balance of trade.

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