If the Irish Pound Declines in Value Against Other Major

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the Irish pound declines in value against other major currencies, which of the following happens?

• A)The Irish trade deficit will increase.
• B)The Irish trade deficit will be unaffected.
• C)The Irish trade deficit will decrease.
• D)Irish products will become more expensive to foreigners.
• E)Foreign goods will become cheaper in Ireland.

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Definitions:

Labor-Saving Appliances

Devices designed to reduce the amount of manual labor needed to perform household tasks, increasing efficiency and saving time.

Supply of Labor

Refers to the total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate in a specific period.

Labor Force

The total number of people, including both the employed and unemployed, who are actively seeking and available to work.

Women

Female human beings, distinguished biologically by reproductive functions that can include giving birth.