The J-Curve Adjustment Path for Trade Balance Adjustments Assumes That

question 27

Multiple Choice

The J-curve adjustment path for trade balance adjustments assumes that export products are predominantly priced in the ________ currency and that import products are predominantly priced in the ________ currency.

• A) domestic; domestic
• B) domestic; foreign
• C) foreign; foreign
• D) foreign; domestic

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