Is A Negative Net International Investment Position Cause for Concern?

Source: EconLog
by Jon Murphy

“No. The Net International Investment Position (NIIP) is a simple accounting concept. It is the total value of foreign assets owned by Americans in other countries minus the total US assets owned by foreigners. A positive number means that the value (but not the returns) of US-owned foreign assets is greater than the value (but not the returns) of foreign-owned US assets.” (05/07/25)

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