If real interest rates rise in the United Kingdom relative to the United States, this event will most likely cause the British pound to ________ and the U.S. dollar to ________.

A. depreciate; depreciate
B. appreciate; depreciate
C. appreciate; appreciate
D. depreciate; appreciate


Answer: B

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