Assume That the U

question 47

Multiple Choice

Assume that the U.S. and Chile nominal interest rates are equal. Then, the U.S. nominal interest rate decreases while the Chilean nominal interest rate remains stable. According to the international Fisher effect, this implies expectations of ____ than before, and that the Chilean peso should ____ against the dollar.

• A) lower U.S. inflation; depreciate
• B) lower U.S. inflation; appreciate
• C) higher U.S. inflation; depreciate
• D) higher U.S. inflation; appreciate

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Definitions:

Aggregate Demand

The cumulative need for all economic goods and services, pegged at a singular overall price level during a distinct time period.

Substantial Unemployment

A situation where there is a significantly high rate of unemployment in a particular area, reflecting a large number of people unable to find jobs.

Wages

Compensation paid to employees for their labor or services, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place mostly during the 1930s, leading to high unemployment, low output, and deflation.