Is the world economy dependent on the American economy?

The Japanese save a lot. They do not spend much. Also Japan exports far more than it imports. Has an annual trade surplus of over $100 billion, yet Japanese economy is considered weak, even collapsing. Americans spend, save little. read more

No, It is not dependent on the American economy. Yes, some individual nations are dependent on the US economy. Yes, It is dependent on the American Finance and the US dollar. read more

The world economy as well as most of the countries directly or indirectly dependent on American economy. It can changed when most of the 3rd world countries experience a faster growth in economy. MB8Coin . read more

Not only the american economy but i think that chinese economy has impact in the world economy as they export a lot for the rest of the world. read more

No, but the world economy is forced to look at the American economy a lot more than other world economies because of the way news is dissemated and who controls the media. read more