It's making imports and trips to Europe more expensive, but it's also making American products and visits to the U.S. cheaper for foreigners. It might just be the tonic the economy needs. The falling dollar is stoking fears of inflation and worries about the country's eroding power in the world.
Sliding Dollar May Be Something To Cheer About
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:00am
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