International Economic Statistics

The balance of trade is the difference between the value of a country's exports and the value of its imports.

Net exports are a component of the current account in the balance of payments, which measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders, regardless of who owns the factors of production.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) are all measures of the overall price level of goods and services in a country.

Exchange Rate, Foreign Exchange Rate, and Currency Rate are all terms used to describe the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another currency.

A fixed exchange rate regime is one in which the value of a currency is fixed against a single foreign currency.

A floating exchange rate regime is one in which the value of a currency is allowed to fluctuate freely in response to market forces.

A managed float is a type of exchange rate regime in which the central bank intervenes in the foreign exchange market to influence the value of the currency.

A crawling peg is a type of exchange rate regime in which the value of a currency is gradually adjusted against a single foreign currency.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the overall level of economic activity in a country.

The trade balance is the difference between a country's exports and its imports.

Foreign Direct Investment is a component of the capital account in the balance of payments, which measures the difference between a country's inflows and outflows of capital.

Gross National Product (GNP) is the value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders, including the value of goods and services produced by foreign-owned factors of production.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the overall price level of goods and services purchased by consumers.

Exchange Rate, Foreign Exchange Rate, and Currency Rate are all terms used to describe the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another currency.