US financial flows are as important to growth as trade

Policymakers' narrow focus on improving goods trade ignores the importance of financial flows to US economic activity

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  • Triple-entry bookkeeping
  • Domestic impact of foreign investment
  • Cross-border finance surge
  • Safe asset shortage
  • Foreigners flock to US Treasuries
  • Costs and benefits for US citizens and firms

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