On the recordApril 25, 2001
One study last year argued that a 16 percent appreciation in the value of the United States dollar was responsible for a 17 to 25 percentage point decline in corn and wheat prices.
One study last year argued that a 16 percent appreciation in the value of the United States dollar was responsible for a 17 to 25 percentage point decline in corn and wheat prices.
Senator Roberts cites a study linking dollar appreciation to falling agricultural prices.
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