"In the foreign exchange market, if the demand for the U.S. dollar increases, the U.S. dollar appreciates in value." Briefly explain whether the previous statement is correct or incorrect

What will be an ideal response?


The statement is correct. The increase in the demand for dollars shifts the demand curve for dollars rightward and creates a shortage of dollars at the initial exchange rate. This shortage puts upward pressure on the exchange rate and so the exchange rate rises to its new equilibrium value.

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