What is the initial effect on a country that is a net international debtor?

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An increased amount of savings accessible to support domestic expenditureElevated interest rates resulting in reduced domestic investmentCapital outflows to foreign trading partnersA reduction in the export of services to foreign nations

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A country that is a net international debtor initially benefits from a larger pool of savings that can be used to finance domestic spending. This occurs because borrowing from abroad supplements domestic savings, increasing the total funds available.

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What is the initial effect on a country that is a net international debtor?

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