What Effect Does an Expansionary Monetary Policy in the U

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Multiple Choice

What effect does an expansionary monetary policy in the U.S. have on the foreign trade sector?

• A) The lower value of the dollar will decrease exports and increase imports.
• B) The lower value of the dollar will decrease imports and increase exports.
• C) The higher value of the dollar will decrease exports and increase imports.
• D) The higher value of the dollar will decrease imports and increase exports.

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