In 2016 the Value of the U

question 216

Multiple Choice

In 2016 the value of the U.S.dollar increased relative to the currencies of most of its major trading partners.This rise in the price of the dollar against the other currencies was ________ for companies that exported to the United States and ________ for U.S.companies that exported to other countries.

• A)good; good
• B)bad; good
• C)good; bad
• D)bad; bad

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Definitions:

Price Floor

A minimum legal price set by the government at which a good or service can be sold, aiming to prevent prices from falling too low.

Consumer Surplus

The contrast between the intended financial outlay of consumers on a good or service and the payment they ultimately make.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied.

Producer Surplus

The difference in earnings expected by producers for a good or service versus the actual payment received.