Savings Rate Determines Trade Balance
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International trade balances are determined by differential household savings rates rather than by relative currency values. A country with high savings (30-35%) will run trade surpluses regardless of currency strength because high savings reduce domestic demand for imports. Conversely, low savings (7%) produce trade deficits independent of currency policy. This model explains persistent trade patterns across different exchange rate regimes.
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