[Related to the Making the Connection on page 881] If real GDP in the United States declined by more during the 2007–2009 recession than did real GDP in Canada, China, and other trading partners of...

[Related to the Making the Connection on page 881] If real GDP in the United States declined by more during the 2007–2009 recession than did real GDP in Canada, China, and other trading partners of the United States, would the effect be to increase or decrease U.S. net exports? Briefly explain.