Suppose That the Economically Largest Nations Collectively Decided That the Dollar

question 287

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the economically largest nations collectively decided that the dollar is too strong (high in value) relative to the yen. These nations might

• A) use foreign exchange reserves of yen to buy dollars.
• B) use foreign exchange reserves of dollars to buy yen.
• C) encourage Japan to print more yen.
• D) encourage the United States to increase interest rates.

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