In Countries in Which Imports Form a Substantial Part of Household

question 145

Multiple Choice

In countries in which imports form a substantial part of household spending, major depreciations in the national currency can

• A) produce significant declines in living standards.
• B) increase consumption of foreign goods.
• C) benefit workers at the expense of exporting firms.
• D) hurt producers but benefit consumers.

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