The U.S. buys $500 billion of goods and $250 billion of services from foreign countries. Foreign countries buy $250 billion of goods and $300 billion of services from the U.S. What is net exports?

The nominal interest rate is eight percent and the consumer price index rises from 140 to 147. What is the real interest rate?

Over the past century in the United States, real GDP per person has grown, on average, by about

The consumer price index is used to

The old adage, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” is very similar to a modern bit of advice concerning financial matters:

Long-term bonds are

The two most important financial markets are the _____ market and the _____ market.

Consumption is $5.5 trillion, investment is $1 trillion, government expenditures are $1.5 trillion, transfer payments are $.5 trillion, exports are $.75 trillion and imports are $1.25 trillion. What is GDP?  

The price index was 120 in Year 1 and 126 in Year 2. What was the inflation rate?

Stella (girl) and Stefani (boy) are 13 year old twin siblings. There parent brings them to their dental appointment for a prophylaxis, exam and fluoride varnish. Both twins have good homecare with minimum plaque (biofilm), no calculus and report brushing 2x daily with an electric toothbrush. However, there non-plaque induce gingivitis. What is most likely the cause?