For theWeek 8 Critical Thinking Exercise, youwillreview trade balances using the Economist publication (see graphic below) for major global economics for at least four countries and discuss the following data items below relative to trends observed and any reasons you believe this is occurring based on research of these economies and their characteristics relative to production and consumption trends.

• Trade Balance
• Current Account Balance
• Currency Units per US Dollar
• Interest Rates
• Budget Balance

The submission should include a detailed written response reporting on trade policies and areas of comparative advantage in production.