Would an increase in yuan in exchange for the dollar be good news or bad news for U.S. firms such as Apple and Yum Brands (which owns KFC and Pizza Hut) that have stores or restaurants in China? Briefly explain. O A. Bad news, because goods produced by Chinese competitors become less expensive. O B. Good news, because they will earn more dollars when they convert an appreciated yuan into U.S. dollars. Good news because the purchasing power of American consumers

Would an increase in yuan in exchange for the dollar be good news or bad news for U.S. firms such as Apple and Yum Brands (which owns KFC and Pizza Hut) that have stores or restaurants in China? Briefly explain. O A. Bad news, because goods produced by Chinese competitors become less expensive. O B. Good news, because they will earn more dollars when they convert an appreciated yuan into U.S. dollars. Good news because the purchasing power of American consumers

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Chapter29: International Finance

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