If a Budget Surplus Leads to a Decrease in U

question 118

Multiple Choice

If a budget surplus leads to a decrease in U.S. real interest rates, the lower rates will tend to cause

• A) the dollar to appreciate.
• B) the dollar to depreciate.
• C) a decrease in private investment.
• D) a decrease in net exports.

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