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Balance of payments - 2.1.4
c) current account imbalances and other macro objectives
high Econ growth
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What is the relationship between high economic growth and the current account?
High economic growth often leads to a current account
deficit
What happens to imports during high economic growth?
Imports increase due to
higher demand
When does the current account deficit tend to improve?
During times of high
unemployment
What is a current account deficit?
It occurs when
imports
exceed
exports
What economic condition is associated with increased imports?
Increased demand
How does high unemployment affect the current account?
It tends to improve the current account
deficit