An Increase in the U.S.interest Rate

question 10

Multiple Choice

An increase in the U.S.interest rate

• A)raises the opportunity cost of holding dollars.
• B)induces households to increase consumption.
• C)shifts money demand to the right.
• D)leads to a depreciation of the U.S.dollar.

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