Skip to content

Assets Quote by Martin Feldstein

“To finance this trade deficit, the U.S. has to borrow from the rest of the world or sell American assets like stocks, businesses, and real estate to the rest of the world.” quote by Martin Feldstein
Download Open image
“To finance this trade deficit, the U.S. has to borrow from the rest of the world or sell American assets like stocks, businesses, and real estate to the rest of the world.”

Martin Feldstein

About This Quote

Source Lecture: International Economics, 2008

Explains that the U.S. finances trade deficits by borrowing or selling assets abroad.

In simple terms: U.S. funds deficits by borrowing or selling assets to other countries.

Key Takeaway

Consider fiscal impacts of trade deficits.

Themes

economics trade finance

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

educational economic

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • investment decisions
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

deficit financing global markets

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the long‑term risks?
  • How can trade balance be improved?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on foreign capital can increase vulnerability.

3.2 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Martin Feldstein

Explore all 29 Martin Feldstein quotes

More Assets quotes

Browse all 957 Assets quotes