If the government budget deficit rises, what happens to the interest rate? What does this change in the interest rate do to net capital outflow? Provide a detailed explanation of why this change in the interest rate changes net capital outflow


The interest rate rises. The increase in the interest rate reduces net capital outflow. As domestic interest rates are higher, domestic assets are more attractive. So, domestic residents purchase fewer foreign assets and foreign residents purchase more domestic assets. Both actions reduce net capital outflow.

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