Describe in words how the following events affect the nominal exchange rate E$/€ in the long run according to the general model of long-run exchange rates in Chapter 16: A) increase in U.S. money supply B) Increase in growth rate of foreign money supply C) Increase in world relative demand for U.S. products

Describe in words how the following events affect the nominal exchange rate E$/€ in the long run according to the general model of long-run exchange rates in Chapter 16: A) increase in U.S. money supply B) Increase in growth rate of foreign money supply C) Increase in world relative demand for U.S. products

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Chapter6: An Introduction To The Foreign Exchange Market And The Balance Of Payments

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