The Figure Given Below Depicts the Equilibrium in the Foreign

question 4

Multiple Choice

The figure given below depicts the equilibrium in the foreign exchange market.
Figure 13.1

-Refer to Figure 13.1. Which of the following is most likely to cause equilibrium to change from point A to point D?

• A) A decrease in U.S. demand for British goods and services
• B) An increase in U.S. demand for British goods and services
• C) An increase in the supply of dollars on the foreign exchange market
• D) A decrease in the supply of British pounds on the foreign exchange market
• E) An increase in British demand for U.S. exports

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