Currency and Exchange Rates
Learning Objective
I can explain how currency exchange rates affect international trade and pricing of goods.
Lesson Flow
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Introduction to currency exchange and trade | AP Macroeconomics | Khan Academy
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Practice
5 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“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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