Asked by Kaleigh LaPierre on Apr 25, 2024

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The country of Ethandan witnesses a major economic growth in its current financial year as a result of a major breakthrough by the nation's scientists in the field of nanotechnology. The economic growth leads to an increase in the value of the nation's currency relative to that of other nations'. In the context of the foreign exchange market, the increase in the value of Ethandan's currency is referred to as _____.

A) appreciation
B) dollarization
C) spot exchange
D) overvaluation

Appreciation

An increase in the value of one currency relative to another currency.

Nanotechnology

The science and technology of creating and utilizing materials, devices, and systems by manipulating matter at the nanometer scale.

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, often measured as the percent rate increase in real gross domestic product (GDP).

  • Recognize the determinants of currency appreciation or depreciation.
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Dorito Daniel7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Appreciation refers to the increase in value of one currency relative to others in the foreign exchange market, which matches the scenario described for Ethandan's currency.