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Money accumulated in foreign countries through sales of its products may find its way back to the Worker's country. Foreign countries may invest in enterprises in the Worker's home country.
The Worker directs some income to savings in banks. Banks in turn use the savings to lend to enterprises. Savings directly affects the amount of money available for industry to expand.
Income to the Worker in the form of salary, wages, or other sources.
Enterprises seek to expand by buying goods and services that will help its business
Workers may spend substantial amounts of money on food, clothing, health care, and other consumer items. In the U.S. Consumer Spending accounts for approximately 70% of the GDP.
Taxes are a main supply of funds for the government. Governments may also borrow (issue bonds) to raise money.
Government spending is made by the state on behalf of the worker for the general good. Roads, bridges, schools, defense, and subsidies for certain industries are all forms of Government Spending.
The sale of exports causes a net inflow of money to a country, raising the GDP in the Worker's country. (The flow of GOODS is actually in the opposite direction.)
The purchase of imports causes a net decrease of money, lowering the GDP in the Worker's country. (The flow of GOODS is actually in the opposite direction.)
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