According to Purchasing Power Parity, a Rise in Inflation in the United

question 151

Multiple Choice

According to purchasing power parity, a rise in inflation in the United States. relative to the rest of the world will lead to

• A) a balance of payments surplus.
• B) a balance of payments deficit.
• C) an exchange rate appreciation.
• D) an exchange rate depreciation.

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Interested Parties

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Efficient Outcome

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Government Intervention

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