Suppose the U

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose the U.S.price level rises 25 percent at a time when Japan experiences stable prices.As a result,the U.S.demand for Japanese goods will __________,and the Japanese demand for U.S.goods will __________; in turn,this will increase the demand for Japanese yen and decrease the supply of Japanese yen; in turn,the dollar will depreciate and the yen will appreciate.

• A) rise; fall
• B) fall; rise
• C) rise; rise,too
• D) fall; fall,too

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory focusing on outcomes and consequences, suggesting the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Behaviorism

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the external stimuli that lead to them, discounting the importance of internal mental states.

Opportunity Costs

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

Scarcity

A fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources.