How to determine whether an economy is consumption led or investment led ?

Question

From where can we get data regarding the same.

Links or websites that provide data on the aggregate demand and its factors i.e. C+I+G+(X-S)

Answer 1

thats pretty difficult to find that out. most of the developed nations have a consumption led economies such as US and UK! but developing nations such as china and russia have more investment than developed nations. i wouldnt say its investment led but it has more than other nations. russia has a more investment oriented economy at the moment. for china consumption made up 39% of GDP growth, 38% investment, and around 15% for net exports. u can google this and find out, but it will be difficult to find if an economy is either investment led or consumption led. The US economy is 70% consumption led by the way.

Answer 2

Throw out those equations.. All you need to do is find out if they have a Trade Surplus or Deficit.