Economics 2281 · O Level · Foreign exchange rates

Foreign exchange rates — practice question

The global demand for oil is price-inelastic and oil is purchased in US dollars. If the price of oil were to drop sharply, what effect might this have on the exchange rate of the US dollar?

  • Agreater demand for US$; value increases
  • Bgreater supply of US$; value falls
  • Cless demand for US$; value falls
  • Dless supply of US$; value increases

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