If Real Interest Rates in the United States Fell and Real

question 98

Multiple Choice

If real interest rates in the United States fell and real interest rates in England rose, we would expect people to:

• A)​increase their demand for British pounds.
• B)​borrow more from U.S.sources.
• C)​buy relatively more British assets.
• D)​all of the above

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