The Theory of Purchasing-Power Parity Implies That the Demand Curve

question 103

Multiple Choice

The theory of purchasing-power parity implies that the demand curve for foreign-currency exchange is

• A)downward sloping.
• B)upward sloping.
• C)horizontal.
• D)vertical.

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