A. more expensive relative to foreign goods, which makes exports fall and imports rise. B. less expensive relative to foreign goods, which makes exports rise and imports fall. C. more expensive relative to foreign goods, which makes exports rise and imports fall. D. less expensive relative to foreign goods which makes

A. more expensive relative to foreign goods, which makes exports fall and imports rise. B. less expensive relative to foreign goods, which makes exports rise and imports fall. C. more expensive relative to foreign goods, which makes exports rise and imports fall. D. less expensive relative to foreign goods which makes

Exploring Economics

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Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter29: International Finance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8P

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