If the Japanese yen appreciates against the U.S. dollar:
A. Americans should find Japanese goods are now less expensive.
B. U.S. goods should have an easier time competing against Japanese goods in both countries.
C. Japanese residents would find Japanese goods are relatively less expensive than American goods.
D. Japanese goods should have an easier time competing against U.S. goods in both countries.
Answer: B
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