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Why Does the USA Only Export 10% of Its GDP?

Geoff Riley

10th January 2025

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Welcome to the Economics Mastery Series, brought to you by tutor2u! Why does the USA, one of the largest economies in the world, export only 10% of its GDP? We’ll dive deep into the unique factors shaping the U.S. economy, including its vast domestic market, natural resource abundance, and the pivotal role of the U.S. dollar. Plus, we’ll contrast the U.S. model with South Korea’s export-driven economy to highlight the key differences between these economic giants.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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