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The appreciation in the value of the dollar in the early 1980s is explained by all of the following except ?

Correct answer: D. relatively high inflation rates in the United States

  • A. the United States being considered a safe haven by foreign investors
  • B. relatively high real interest rates in the United States
  • C. confidence of foreign investors in the U.S economy
  • D. relatively high inflation rates in the United States

Explanation

High U.S. inflation reduces the dollar's purchasing power and normally puts downward pressure on its exchange value. Safe-haven status, high real interest rates, and investor confidence could instead support dollar appreciation.

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