Most countries, including the United States, import substantial amounts of goods and services from other countries. Yet the text says that a nation can enjoy a high standard of living only if it can produce a large quantity of goods and services itself. Please discuss this dilemma.

Most countries, including the United States, import substantial amounts of goods and services from other countries. Yet the text says that a nation can enjoy a high standard of living only if it can produce a large quantity of goods and services itself. Please discuss this dilemma.