Economics (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134105956
Author: Hubbard
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 30.2.19PA
To determine
The pegging of Chinese Yuan against the U.S. dollar graphically.
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