Following an expansionary monetary policy, we would expect lower interest rates, dollar
A. depreciation, and an increase in the current account deficit.
B. depreciation, and a decrease in the current account deficit.
C. appreciation, and an increase in the current account deficit.
D. appreciation, and a decrease in the current account deficit.
Answer: B
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