Currency and Exchange Rates

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Learning Objective

I can explain how currency exchange rates affect international trade and pricing of goods.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Introduction to currency exchange and trade | AP Macroeconomics | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

5 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain how a depreciation of the Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar would affect the price of American goods for Chinese consumers. Provide a detailed explanation of the implications for trade. Describe the impact of a depreciation of the Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar on the purchasing behavior of Chinese consumers regarding American products. Include a thorough analysis of how this affects international trade.

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