Suppose the U

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Short Answer

Suppose the U.S. imports more computers than it exports, and that the index of intra-industry trade in the U.S. computer industry increases from 0.25 to 0.50. Assuming no change in U.S. computer imports, does this increase mean that the U.S. computer industry exports more or less computers?

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Definitions:

Noncash Credits

Transactions that increase a company's assets or decrease liabilities without the direct movement of cash.

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements to adjust net income for non-cash transactions, deferrals, and accruals to compute operating cash flow.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the loss of value over time.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.