The Assumption That the Fed Would Continue to Increase Interest

question 3

Multiple Choice

The assumption that the Fed would continue to increase interest rates caused the dollar to appreciate. For the U.S. economy, an appreciating dollar reflects

• A)a rise in exchange rates, decreasing net exports and GDP.
• B)a rise in exchange rates, increasing net exports and GDP.
• C)a fall in exchange rates, decreasing net exports and GDP.
• D)a fall in exchange rates, increasing net exports and GDP.

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