Which of the Following Would Most Likely Cause a Nation's

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely cause a nation's currency to depreciate?

• A) an increase in domestic real interest rates
• B) an increase in exports coupled with a decline in imports
• C) an increase in the nation's inflation rate
• D) a balance of trade surplus

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