Between 1999 and 2000,the Euro Fell in Value Against the U.S.dollar

question 146

Multiple Choice

Between 1999 and 2000,the euro fell in value against the U.S.dollar leading critics to claim that the euro was a failure.Which of the following was a major reason for the fall in the euro's value?

• A)Steady increase in gasoline prices during the period.
• B)Funds moving out of Europe to finance U.S.stocks and bonds purchases.
• C)Decline in the productivity of European companies.
• D)Sharp increase in imports from the United States into the euro zone.

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