Research on the Transmission Mechanism of Low Savings, Trade Deficit and High Debt in the United States under the Solow Model

Xintong Zou

doi:10.54254/2754-1169/2026.LH34038

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Received: 27 April 2026

Published: 1 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/2026.LH34038

Article Type: Research Article

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Zou,X. (2026). Research on the Transmission Mechanism of Low Savings, Trade Deficit and High Debt in the United States under the Solow Model. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,266,93-97.

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