Figure 17.3 The Swiss Franc Under a System of Floating Exchange Rates

-Refer to Figure 17.3. If Switzerland experienced a disastrous grain harvest, leading to additional grain imports from the United States, then there would be an increase in the

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Figure 17.3 The Swiss Franc Under a System of Floating Exchange Rates
 
-Refer to Figure 17.3. If Switzerland experienced a disastrous grain harvest, leading to additional grain imports from the United States, then there would be an increase in the

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When Switzerland imports more grain from the United States, it needs to exchange francs for dollars, increasing the supply of francs in the foreign exchange market, which leads to an appreciation of the dollar.

Figure 173 the Swiss Franc Under a System of Floating Exchange