As the government of the country of Volcania starts to run budget surpluses, determine the consequences, other things equal: OThe inflow of foreign financial investment will rise OThe inflow of foreign financial investment will fall OPublic savings will be unchanged OPrivate savings will rise What is the most likely effect on Volcania's exchange rate? OThe currency of Volcania appreciates OThe currency of Volcania depreciates ONo change How does this event affect Volcania's trade balance? OTrade balance improves (more positive) OTrade balance worsens (more negative) ONo effect

As the government of the country of Volcania starts to run budget surpluses, determine the consequences, other things equal: OThe inflow of foreign financial investment will rise OThe inflow of foreign financial investment will fall OPublic savings will be unchanged OPrivate savings will rise What is the most likely effect on Volcania's exchange rate? OThe currency of Volcania appreciates OThe currency of Volcania depreciates ONo change How does this event affect Volcania's trade balance? OTrade balance improves (more positive) OTrade balance worsens (more negative) ONo effect

Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305280601

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Chapter19: The International Monetary System: Order Or Disorder

Section: Chapter Questions

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