The J-Curve Effect Is the Initial Worsening of the U

question 65

True/False

The J-curve effect is the initial worsening of the U.S. trade balance due to a weakening dollar because of established trade relationships that are not easily changed; as the dollar weakens, the dollar value of imports initially rises before the U.S. trade balance is improved.

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