A decrease in the real interest rate outside of the United States will cause the dollar to ________ relative to other currencies and ________ net exports and real GDP

In the 1980s, banks __________ the amount of highly speculative loans they were holding due to __________ deposit rates

A) increased; rising B) increased; falling C) decreasing; rising D) decreased; falling

Which of the following would be included in the financial account of the U.S. balance of payments?

a. The U.S. government's foreign aid b. The purchase of a stock in a U.S. corporation by a foreigner c. The purchase of a Japanese computer by a U.S. corporation d. The purchase of a plane ticket from Australian Airlines by a U.S. resident e. The purchase of a German car by a U.S. resident