(a) There are two countries in the world, Australia and Japan. Suppose that the central bank of Australia lowers the real interest rate, while the central bank of Japan raises the real interest rate. In this case, the nominal exchange rate (Yen/Dollar) increases. Answer true or false. Please briefly explain your answer. (b) Argentina is an open economy. Suppose that Argentina fixes the value of their currency to US dollars. If Argentina experiences hyperinflation, it can stabilize inflation by using its monetary policy freely. Answer true or false. Please briefly explain your answer.

(a) There are two countries in the world, Australia and Japan. Suppose that the central bank of Australia lowers the real interest rate, while the central bank of Japan raises the real interest rate. In this case, the nominal exchange rate (Yen/Dollar) increases. Answer true or false. Please briefly explain your answer. (b) Argentina is an open economy. Suppose that Argentina fixes the value of their currency to US dollars. If Argentina experiences hyperinflation, it can stabilize inflation by using its monetary policy freely. Answer true or false. Please briefly explain your answer.

Macroeconomics

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Author:Roger A. Arnold

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Chapter8: Aggregate Demand And Aggregate Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

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