Explain Why There Must Be a Surplus in a Country's

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Essay

Explain why there must be a surplus in a country's capital account if the country is running a deficit in its current account.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency arising when there's a failure to attain or an impossibility of attaining equilibrium for a particular good or service.

Taxes on Labor

Refers to taxes imposed on wages or salaries earned, impacting the net income of employees.

Second Earners

Refers to individuals in a household who contribute income in addition to the primary breadwinner, often impacting households' labor supply decisions and overall economic dynamics.

Price Elasticities

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good.