Journal Article
Viewing the current account deficit as a capital inflow
Abstract: With the 1998 current account deficit approaching $225 billion, attention is again focusing on the deficit's impact on U.S. jobs. Although a high deficit does adversely affect employment in export- and import-competing industries, it also means that considerable foreign capital is flowing into the United States, supporting domestic investment spending that stimulates growth and creates jobs.
Keywords: Balance of trade; Capital movements; Capital investments; Investments; Employment (Economic theory);
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Part of Series: Current Issues in Economics and Finance
Volume: 4
Issue: Dec
Order Number: 13