Suppose the government of New Country fixes the exchange rate of its currency, the Newo, in terms of the U.S. dollar. Initially the exchange rate is set at $0.50 per Newo. Later the government changes the exchange rate to $0.75 per Newo. This is an example of a(n):

A. appreciation
B. revaluation
C. depreciation
D. devaluation

Answer: B

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