Under a Flexible Exchange Rate System, a Decrease in the Value

question 240

Multiple Choice

Under a flexible exchange rate system, a decrease in the value of a domestic currency in terms of foreign currencies is referred to as

• A) an appreciation.
• B) a depreciation.
• C) a devaluation.
• D) a revaluation.

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