Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.4

6.4 — practice question

(a)[8]

With the help of a diagram, explain how exchange rates are set in a free market and why an anticipated rise in interest rates in the US would make the value of the US dollar rise.

(b)[12]

Discuss the likely effect of this exchange rate rise on the US economy and assess whether, overall, it is likely to benefit the economy.

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