1 above. Exchange rate shocks (euro depreciation) in recent years have also contributed to the surplus, as have trade shocks, notably higher demand for DE goods and services (preference shift). Positive trade shocks cannot explain the persistent upward trend in DE TB, however, given that the ...
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