The Effects of Commodity Exports on the Exchange Rate and Non-Commodity

question 24

Multiple Choice

The effects of commodity exports on the exchange rate and non-commodity exports is known as:

• A) overvaluation excesses.
• B) exchange controls.
• C) Dutch disease.
• D) Alejandro's dilemma.
• E) supercycle externality.

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