Other Things Remaining the Same, the Australian Interest Rate Differential

question 87

Multiple Choice

Other things remaining the same, the Australian interest rate differential increases if the Australian interest rate

• A)falls and foreign interest rates rise.
• B)remains constant and foreign interest rates rise.
• C)rises and foreign interest rates remain constant.
• D)falls and foreign interest rates remain constant.

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