A Slowdown in U.S.economic Growth Will

question 14

Multiple Choice

A slowdown in U.S.economic growth will

• A)boost the value of the dollar because inflation fears will be calmed
• B)boost the value of the dollar because the Federal Reserve will expand the money supply
• C)lower the value of the dollar because the U.S.will be a less attractive place to investors
• D)lower the value of the dollar because interest rates will rise

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