The Fall in the Value of the U

question 5

Multiple Choice

The fall in the value of the U.S. dollar between 1985 and 1988 was caused by

• A) economic growth in the developed countries of Europe.
• B) a fall in prices of exported U.S. goods.
• C) a trade surplus in the United States during the previous years.
• D) a combination of government intervention and market forces.
• E) the protectionism measures adopted by European countries.

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