Suppose, for Whatever Reason, the Trade Deficit of the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose, for whatever reason, the trade deficit of the United States with Europe is projected to grow and suppose that before this happens the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar is .75 euros/dollar. The resulting exchange rate would likely

• A)rise to (perhaps).9 euros/dollar.
• B)fall to (perhaps).6 euros/dollar.
• C)cause the exchange rate to have to be expressed in dollars per euro (because the other way would no longer make sense).
• D)remain unchanged.

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