An Open Market Purchase by the Fed Causes the Value

question 27

Multiple Choice

An open market purchase by the Fed causes the value of the dollar to

• A) rise, increasing net exports.
• B) rise, reducing net exports.
• C) fall, increasing net exports.
• D) fall, reducing net exports.

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