-Refer to the Above Figure

question 212

Multiple Choice

-Refer to the above figure. Suppose the equilibrium moves from E' to point E. An event that could have caused this movement is

• A) an increase in the real interest rate in the United States.
• B) an increase in U.S. productivity.
• C) an increase in the perceived stability of the U.S. economy.
• D) an increase in demand for Japanese-produced goods by U.S. residents.

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Assimilation

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