Suppose the U

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose the U.S. economy is producing at the natural rate of output. A depreciation of the U.S. dollar will cause ________ in real GDP in the short run and ________ in inflation in the long run,everything else held constant. (Assume the depreciation causes no effects in the supply side of the economy. )

• A)an increase;an increase
• B)a decrease;a decrease
• C)no change;an increase
• D)no change;a decrease

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