Do changes in relative inflation rates affect the value of a nation’s currency?

What will be an ideal response?


If the inflation rate in one country rises relatively more than in another, the currency in the higher inflation country is likely to depreciate as domestic consumers seek less expensive foreign imports and increase the demand for foreign currency. At the same time, demand for domestic currency will fall since foreigners will find it less attractive to buy the country’s goods at an inflation rate. This, too, adds to the depreciation of the higher-priced country’s currency.

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a. the SEC. b. its support for the Internet. c. the Federal Reserve System. d. requiring content labels on food products.

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Consider what most economists believe is the effect of minimum wage on unemployment in the United States. Based on that, in which of the following types of countries would the minimum wage have the most significant effect on unemployment?

a. countries with a high GDP b. countries with a low life expectancy c. countries with a high infant mortality rate d. countries with a high level of union participation

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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