A Depreciation Is When the Value of a Country's Currency

question 55

Multiple Choice

A depreciation is when the value of a country's currency:

• A)is fixed by the government.
• B)rises in value in the exchange market.
• C)falls in value in the exchange market.
• D)is fixed in relationship to gold.

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