How does a nation decide what and how much to produce?

Based on an annual disposable income of $40,000, calculate the average amount o money a person would save in japan; in the united states; in france.

Which of the following would be an accurate statement about achieving a balanced budget

China's new 5 percent tax on disposable wooden chopsticks, reflecting concerns about deforestation, has been praised by environmentalists. the move is hitting hard at the japanese, who consume 25 billion set of wooden chopsticks annually. almost all of the chopsticks used in japan come from china. the reuirements for chinese manufacturers of wooden chopsticks to pay the 5 percent tax is a factor in their external environment.