From Mid-2008 Through Early 2009, the Value of the Dollar

question 71

Multiple Choice

From mid-2008 through early 2009, the value of the dollar moderately increased against major currencies, despite the fact that the American economy was suffering from a serious financial crisis. Which of the following was a reason for this phenomenon?

• A)High real interest rates in the United States compared to any other developed region in the world sparked an inflow of funds into the country.
• B)U.S. assets were characterized by a high-risk, high-return payoff which prompted foreign investors to park their funds.
• C)Foreign investors were excited at the possibility of high returns following the government bail-out of financial institutions.
• D)Foreign investors put their money in low-risk U.S. assets such as low-yielding U.S. government bonds.
• E)Foreign investors saw opportunities in the United States as the level of indebtedness had begun to reduce.

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