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Jacob Lancaster
on Nov 29, 2024Verified
Statement I: A declining dollar makes foreign investment in dollar-denominated assets more attractive.
Statement II: In the last 20 years,foreigners have expanded their role in the U.S.as both creditors and owners.
A) Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B) Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.
Dollar-Denominated Assets
Financial assets such as bonds, stocks, or bank deposits that are measured in U.S. dollars.
Foreign Investment
Foreign investment involves capital flows from one country to another, granting the investor ownership stakes in foreign companies or assets, aiming for future returns on the investments.
Creditors
Individuals or institutions that lend money or extend credit, expecting to be repaid, usually with interest.
- Understand the variables shaping the valuation of the U.S. dollar and its effects on economic health.
- Examine the influence of international investment on the economic landscape of the United States and its effect on trade imbalance.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the variables shaping the valuation of the U.S. dollar and its effects on economic health.
- Examine the influence of international investment on the economic landscape of the United States and its effect on trade imbalance.