Examines the argument that the U.S. economy plays a pivotal role as an "engine of growth" for the world economy by fueling the U.S. demand for imports that support other nation's economies. Considers the effects of trade balance on economic growth, growth effects of reallocated resources, role of expectations, and the issue of financial crisis.
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