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When the euro appreciates, are you more likely to drink California or French wine?
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When a currency appreciates, it means that it has increased in value relative to another currency. In this case, the euro has appreciated, meaning it has become more expensive compared to the US dollar. Show more…
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If the European euro were to decline in value (depreciate) in the foreign exchange market, would it be easier or harder for the French to sell their wine in the United States? Suppose you were planning a trip to Paris. How would depreciation of the euro change the dollar cost of your trip?
Suppose the French suddenly develop a strong taste for California wines. Answer the following questions in words and with a diagram. a. What happens to the demand for dollars in the market for foreign-currency exchange? b. What happens to the value of the dollar in the market for foreign-currency exchange? c. What happens to U.S. net exports?
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