Suppose That Japan Maintains a Pegged Exchange Rate That Overvalues

question 63

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Japan maintains a pegged exchange rate that overvalues the yen.This would likely result in:

• A) Japanese exports becoming cheaper in world markets
• B) Imports becoming expensive in the Japanese market
• C) Unemployment for Japanese workers
• D) Full employment for Japanese workers

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