• 2022-06-19
    Consider that Britain is trying to maintain a fixed exchange rate with respect to the U.S. dollar. However, the present situation in the foreign exchange market is conducive for the British pound to depreciate with respect to the U.S. dollar. If the British government uses sterilized intervention in the foreign exchange market, then:
  • the British monetary authorities will be buying British government bonds.

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      In order to maintain exchange rate stability, central banks often intervene in the foreign exchange market by buying and selling foreign exchange. When the local currency exchange rate (), they sell foreign exchange and withdraw local currency. A: depreciates B: appreciates C: is fixed D: none of the above

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      An increase in the target federal funds rate will most likely lead to an increase in: A: business investment in fixed assets. B: consumer spending on durable goods. C: the foreign exchange value of the U.S. dollar.

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      Under which of the following policies does the government enter the foreign exchange market and buy or sell foreign currency in order to influence the exchange rate of the domestic currency? A: Exchange controls B: Capital controls C: Official intervention D: Adjustable peg

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      Following an expansion of the money supply, a government committed to<br/>maintaining a fixed exchange rate must ____. A: accept a surplus in its current account. B: not use sterilized intervention. C: increase its level of government expenditure and autonomous<br/>investments. D: intervene in the foreign exchange market to sell foreign currency and<br/>buy domestic currency.

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      Which one of the following statements is the MOST accurate? A: A rise in the interest rate offered by dollar deposits causes the dollar to appreciate. B: A rise in the interest rate offered by dollar deposits causes the dollar to depreciate. C: A rise in the interest rate offered by dollar deposits does not affect the U.S. dollar. D: For a given euro interest rate and constant forward exchange rate, a rise in the interest rate offered by dollar deposits causes the dollar to appreciate.