Doesn’t a smaller (external) deficit mean less dependence on (external) creditors, including China?July 28, 2009By Brad W. Setser
The problem with relying on the dollar to produce a real appreciation in China ...July 27, 2009By Brad W. Setser
And now, the rest of the story: long-term portfolio flows have fallen by more than the trade deficitJuly 20, 2009By Brad W. Setser
Don’t ignore the adjustment that has taken place; the US trade deficit is half its size this time last year …July 19, 2009By Brad W. Setser
"A more balanced economy might allow the world to live with a less perfect financial system"July 2, 2009By Brad W. Setser
The evolution of the United States’ external balance sheet in the last decade (wonky)June 28, 2009By Brad W. Setser
The 2008 US net international investment position: Without valuation gains, ongoing borrowing pushes the US deeper into the redJune 26, 2009By Brad W. Setser
Yes Virginia, there was an international financial crisis in 2007 and 2008June 23, 2009By Brad W. Setser