If Mexico Experiences a Period of Stable Prices While the United

question 121

Multiple Choice

If Mexico experiences a period of stable prices while the United States experiences rapid inflation, what will happen in the United States?

• A)An increase in U.S.imports
• B)An increase in U.S.exports
• C)A decrease in U.S.imports
• D)An increase in U.S.net exports

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