Under Fixed Exchange Rates, a Devaluation

question 293

Multiple Choice

Under fixed exchange rates, a devaluation:

• A) decreases aggregate demand.
• B) increases aggregate demand.
• C) decreases aggregate supply.
• D) increases aggregate supply.

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