If the exchange rate value of the CAD goes from USD 0.60 to USD 0.80, then the CAD:
A) |
depreciated and Canadians will find U.S. goods more expensive. | |
B) |
depreciated and Canadians will find U.S. goods cheaper. | |
C) |
appreciated and Canadians will find U.S. goods cheaper. | |
The CAD is now more expensive in terms of USD, and thus it has appreciated. Therefore, each CAD yields more USD than before, and Canadians are able to purchase more U.S. goods with each CAD, making U.S. goods relatively cheaper. |