Consider the currency market for British pounds and U.S. dollars. A decrease in the supply of British pounds results in a(n) ________ of the pound and a(n) ________ of the dollar.

A. appreciation; depreciation
B. appreciation; appreciation
C. depreciation; depreciation
D. depreciation; appreciation


Answer: A

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