There is an ongoing debate between US and China regarding weather the Chinese Yuan's value should be revalued upward. The cost of labor in china is substantially lower than that in the U.S. Would the U.S. balance of trade deficit in China be eliminated if the Yuan was revalued upward by 20%? by 40%? by 80%?

There is an ongoing debate between US and China regarding weather the Chinese Yuan's value should be revalued upward. The cost of labor in china is substantially lower than that in the U.S. Would the U.S. balance of trade deficit in China be eliminated if the Yuan was revalued upward by 20%? by 40%? by 80%?

International Financial Management

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Author:Madura

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Chapter2: International Flow Of Funds

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