Consider the case of a monetary union with a common currency. one of the member countries, Country C, experiences a significantly higher inflation rate than the other member countries. As a result, Country C's real exchange rate, with respect to the other member countries, will------------ and its trade balance is expected to------------in the medium term
1. appreciate; improve
2. appreciate; worsen
3. depreciate; improve
4. depreciate; worsen
4. Depreciate; worsen
Explanation: Inflation results in a fall in the exchange rate. This results in worsening of the trade balance.
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