Shrinking cities are dense cities that have experienced notable population loss. Emigration (migration from a place) is a common reason for city shrinkage. Since the infrastructure of such cities was built to support a larger population, its maintenance can become a serious concern. A related phenomenon is counter urbanization.
DEFINITION of 'Trade Surplus'. An economic measure of a positive balance of trade, where a country's exports exceeds its imports. A trade surplus represents a net inflow of domestic currency from foreign markets, and is the opposite of a trade deficit, which would represent a net outflow. Next Up.
The trade deficit with China is $347 billion. It's responsible for 70 percent of the total U.S. deficit in goods. The other U.S. trading partners don't create much of a deficit. Why an Ongoing Trade Deficit Weakens the Economy. An ongoing trade deficit is detrimental to the nationâs economy because it is financed with debt.