A(n) ________ in U.S. interest rates will cause a decrease in the demand for U.S. dollars and a(n) ________ in the (per dollar) exchange rate.

A. increase; increase
B. increase; decrease
C. decrease; increase
D. decrease; decrease


Answer: D

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