Journal Article

Why aren't the Chinese buying more American goods?


Abstract: The important point is that both the Chinese trade surplus with the United States and the amassed foreign reserves result from the savings decisions of Chinese consumers.

Keywords: Consumer behavior; Balance of trade - China;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: Economic Synopses

Publication Date: 2010

Order Number: 19