Assume that the United States trades exclusively with nations in the European Union and that the exchange rate between the U.S. and the E.U. is flexible.
- Suppose Americans working in the textile industry decide to boycott goods made in the European Union. Explain how this boycott will affect each of the following:
- The supply of dollars
- The international value of the dollar
- There is an increase in real interest rates in the United States, but not in the European Union. Using a correctly drawn and labeled foreign exchange graph, show and explain how this increase in interest rates will affect each of the following:
- The quantity of dollars supplied in the foreign exchange market
- The international value of the dollar