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What does it mean by a “strong vs. weak dollar?”

Answer choices:
A. A weak dollar encourages imports
B. A weak dollar encourages exports
C. A strong dollar encourages exports

User Shathur
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Answer:

The answer, B, A weak dollar encourages exports

Step-by-step explanation:

A strong dollar buys more foreign currency --> trade deficit --> encourages imports

A weak dollar buys less foreign currency --> trade surplus --> encourages exports

Hope that this helps :)

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