3. Using quarterly data since 1960, graph the following four series, expressing each as a percent of
Question:
3. Using quarterly data since 1960, graph the following four series, expressing each as a percent of GDP:
exports of goods (sometimes called merchandise), exports of services, imports of goods (sometimes called merchandise), and imports of services. What trends do you notice in U.S. exports and imports of goods and services? How has the interdependence of the U.S. economy with the rest of the world’s econo mies changed over time? (Note: When computing the percentage of GDP, you should note that quarterly data on exports and imports often are not expressed at annual rates, but the data on GDP are expressed at annual rates; if this is the case with your data, multi ply your data on imports and exports by 4 to get the appropriate ratio relative to GDP.)
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Macroeconomics
ISBN: 9781292446127
11th Edition
Authors: Andrew B. Abel, Ben S. Bernanke, Dean Croushore