Question

Following a peso appreciation relative to the dollar, which of the following results is expected to occur?

a. U.S. consumers would benefit, and Mexican producers would benefit.
b. U.S. consumers would be hurt, and Mexican producers would benefit.
c. U.S. consumers would benefit, and Mexican producers would be hurt.
d. U.S. consumers would be hurt, and Mexican producers would be hurt.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

A currency appreciates when its value increases.

For example if $1 was exchanged for 50 pesos. After appreciation of the pesos, $1 would buy $25 pesos.

So more $2 would be needed to buy 50 peso after the appreciation when before the appreciation $1 was buying 50 pesos.

As a result Mexican goods would become more expensive to US consumers and the revenue earned by Mexican producers would increase