The region has a net export of university students to other regions.

When net exports are positive, the country has a trade surplus.

But everyone's top priority was some measure of net exports.

This is significantly lower than the 90 million ton net exports in 2001.

In this environment, American growth can get a major boost from rising net exports.

Investment edged up in July, taking the lead from net exports.

"Net exports will contribute less to economic growth, or even make a negative contribution."

Therefore, the contribution of net exports to growth in these countries was negative for most years during the past decade.

This shows that economy's net exports must be equal to the difference between savings and investment.

But domestic spending has already fallen before a pickup in net exports.