Practice Net Exports (x - M) (2.2.4.4) - Chapter 2: Theory of Income and Employment

Practice: Net Exports (X - M)

Lesson 2.2.4.4Theory of Income and Employment

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Question 1.
What is the formula for calculating net exports?
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Remember to think about what is being sold and bought.
Question 2.
If a country has exports of $200 million and imports of $150 million, what are its net exports?
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Apply the formula for net exports.
3Question 3.
What does net exports measure?
- Total domestic production
- Total domestic consumption
- Exports minus Imports
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Focus on the relationship between what we sell abroad and what we buy.
4Question 4.
True or False: If a country has more imports than exports, it has positive net exports.
- True
- False
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Think about the terms 'exports' and 'imports'.
Question 5.
A country experiences a significant economic downturn, decreasing global demand for its goods. Explain how this might affect its net exports and suggest government policy responses.
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Consider both ends of the trade balance.
Question 6.
Analyze a situation where the government imposes tariffs on imports. How is this expected to affect net exports and aggregate demand?
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Think about consumer choices and producers' responses.

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