Assume the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

Assume the U.S. government wants to hold the value of the dollar at $1.00 U.S. equals 100 Japanese yen, but it finds that the value of yen is appreciating against the U.S. dollar. What would be an appropriate policy to reverse this trend?

• A)Buy more Japanese goods.
• B)Buy U.S. dollars.
• C)Sell U.S. dollars.
• D)Encourage U.S. investments abroad.

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