In an open economy, the source of the demand for loanable funds is
Group of answer choices
investment + the government budget deficit
investment + net capital outflow
national saving + net capital outflow
national saving
Correct option is (2).
In a closed economy, only investment comprises demand for loanable funds. But in open economy, both investment and net capital outflow comprise the demand for loanable funds.
In an open economy, the source of the demand for loanable funds is Group of answer...
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