Chapter 18: Q. 3 (page 495)
When the U.S. dollar depreciates, what happens to exports and imports in the United States?
Short Answer
When the U. S dollar depreciates the exports will increase and imports will fall.
Chapter 18: Q. 3 (page 495)
When the U.S. dollar depreciates, what happens to exports and imports in the United States?
When the U. S dollar depreciates the exports will increase and imports will fall.
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