Over the last few decades, east asian economies have increased their share of world gdp. similarly, intra-east asian tradelong dashthat is, trade among east asian nations long dash has grown as a share of world trade. more than that, east asian countries do an increasing share of their trade with each other. using the gravity model, explain why east asian countries do an increasing share of their trade with each other.

Interpreting the income tax expense footnote the income tax footnote to the financial statements of fedex corporation follows. the components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended may 31 were as follows: ($ millions) 2010 2009 2008 current provision domestic federal $ 36 $ (35) $ 514 state and local 54 18 74 foreign 207 214 242 297 197 830 deferred provisions (benefit) domestic federal 408 327 31 state and local 15 48 (2) foreign (10) 7 32 413 382 61 provision for income taxes $ 710 $ 579 $ 891 (a)what is the amount of income tax expense reported in fedex's 2010, 2009, and 2008 income statements?