1. Suppose that the equilibrium exchange rate between the United States and South African is 15.13 Rand per US dollar. Further suppose that the two countries are trading partners with each other. Inflation now rises in South Africa. Which of the following answer choices correctly represents the shift that would occur in the US foreign exchange market? The supply of US dollars would fall. The demand for South African Rands would rise. The supply of South African Rands would rise. The supply of US dollars would rise.

1. Suppose that the equilibrium exchange rate between the United States and South African is 15.13 Rand per US dollar. Further suppose that the two countries are trading partners with each other. Inflation now rises in South Africa. Which of the following answer choices correctly represents the shift that would occur in the US foreign exchange market? The supply of US dollars would fall. The demand for South African Rands would rise. The supply of South African Rands would rise. The supply of US dollars would rise.

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Chapter29: International Finance

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