From 1970 to 1998 the U.S. dollar

a. gained value compared to the Italian lira because inflation was higher in Italy.
b. gained value compared to the Italian lira because inflation was lower in Italy.
c. lost value compared to the Italian lira because inflation was higher in Italy.
d. lost value compared to the Italian lira because inflation was lower in Italy.


a

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A.

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B.

Each unit of the polluting good generates less pollution.

C.

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D.

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