Under a Fixed Exchange Rate System, If the Inflation Rate

question 49

Multiple Choice

Under a fixed exchange rate system, if the inflation rate of the United States is less than the inflation rate of other nations, the

• A) dollar will depreciate.
• B) dollar will appreciate.
• C) United States will develop a trade deficit.
• D) United States will develop a trade surplus.

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