Principles Of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus Mylab Economics With Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134419381
Author: CASE
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 34, Problem 3.8P
To determine
The changes in the interest rate on the basis of price index and interest rate.
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Label the following statements as true, false or uncertain, and provide explanation for your answer.
(A). Under floating exchange rates it is easier to maintain internal balance than it would be if the exchange rate were fixed but more difficult to achieve external balance.
(B). Because developed countries issue debt denominated in foreign currencies, they are able to reduce the burden of that debt by devaluing their currencies.
(C). Similarity of economic structure, and composition of output, tends to reduce the economic stability loss from joining a currency union.
(D). A current account deficit (CA < 0) implies two things: absorption is more than national income (A > Y) and national saving is less than investment spending (S < I).
There are a number of factors that can affect exchange rates. List and explain at least three.
Which of the following is impossible for a country to choose simultaneously?
Question 17 options:
fixed exchange rate, free capital flows, and an independent monetary policy
flexible exchange rate, free capital flows, and an independent monetary policy
fixed exchange rate, capital controls, and an independent monetary policy
fixed exchange rate, free capital flows, and a monetary policy subject to keeping the exchange rate unchanged.
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