Issues in International Political Economy - Risks of U.S. Macroeconomic Policy - April 2005, Number 64

  • Apr 15, 2005

    The U.S. current account deficit is projected to reach 5.7 percent of gross domestic product this year. This means that the United States is laying out about $700 billion more on foreign goods, services, and net interest payments than it is currently earning from its transactions with the rest of the world.