ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 4
The changes in relative prices caused by appreciation will increase the export value in the
U.S. exports and decrease the imports value. This situation implies that appreciation of the dollar
leads to an increase in the relative prices of domestic goods and services. On the other hand, the
comparable prices for foreign products drop significantly. Overall, a weak local currency will
stimulate exportation, thus making imploration expensive.
Question 3
The Fed reserve will not raise interest rates because more people have access to cheaper
credit and much money is in circulation. During this time, consumers have enough money to
spend, an aspect that leads to economic rise and inflation (Petroff, 2018). Correspondingly, as the
interest rates begin to rise, the majority of consumers start saving since the returns from their
savings at this particular time will be higher.
Questions 1 and 3 on page 451
Question 1
The U.S. GDP heightened to $ 1.35 trillion, which had 6.9 percent of the value accounted
for by the digital economy. Notably, by comparing it with the traditional industries in the U.S., it
was established that the digital economy’s position was lower as compared to the scientific,
professional and technical services, which cumulatively accounted for 7.4 percent of the U.S.
GDP (“Digital Economy”, 2019). However, the figure was found to be slightly higher when
compared to the wholesale trade, which had 6.0 percent. Furthermore, the digital economy
supported more jobs as compared to any other industry and had the majority of its employees
earning highly to a tune of $ 132, 223 annually.