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Exchange-Rate Determination

The high foreign exchange value of the U.S dollar in the early 1980s can best be explained by ?

The high foreign exchange value of the U.S dollar in the early 1980s can best be explained by ?

A. additional investment funds made available from overseas
B. lack of investor confidence in U.S fiscal policy
C. market expectations of rising inflation in the United States
D. American tourists overseas finding costs increasing

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Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

IF when cost $4 per bushel in the United States and 2 pounds per bushel in Great Britain then in the presence of purchasing power parity the exchange rate should be ?

IF when cost $4 per bushel in the United States and 2 pounds per bushel in Great Britain then in the presence of purchasing power parity the exchange rate should be ?

A. $50 per pound
B. $1.00 per pound
C. $2.00 per pound
D. $8.00 per pound

IF when cost $4 per bushel in the United States and 2 pounds per bushel in Great Britain then in the presence of purchasing power parity the exchange rate should be ? Read More »

Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

Assume that the United States faces a percent inflation rate while no (zero) inflation exists in Japan. According to the purchasing power parity theory over the long run the dollar would be expected to ?

Assume that the United States faces a percent inflation rate while no (zero) inflation exists in Japan. According to the purchasing power parity theory over the long run the dollar would be expected to ?

A. appreciate by 8 percent against the yen
B. depreciate by 8 percent against the yen
C. remain at its existing exchange rate
None of the above

Assume that the United States faces a percent inflation rate while no (zero) inflation exists in Japan. According to the purchasing power parity theory over the long run the dollar would be expected to ? Read More »

Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

Relatively low real interest rates in the United States tend to ?

Relatively low real interest rates in the United States tend to ?

A. decrease the foreign demand for dollars causing the dollar to depreciate
B. decrease the foreign demand for dollars causing the dollar to appreciate
C. increase the foreign demand for dollars causing the dollar to depreciate
D. decrease the foreign demand for dollars causing the dollar to appreciate

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Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

If the exchange rate between Swiss francs and British pounds is 5 francs per pound, then the number of pounds that can be obtained for 200 francs equals ?

If the exchange rate between Swiss francs and British pounds is 5 francs per pound, then the number of pounds that can be obtained for 200 francs equals ?

A. 20 pounds
B. 40 pounds
C. 60 pounds
D. 80 pounds

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Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

According to the asset market approach increased investor confidence in the Mexican economy would cause the peso to ?

According to the asset market approach increased investor confidence in the Mexican economy would cause the peso to ?

A. appreciate because of an increase supply of peso denominated assets
B. depreciate because of an increased supply of peso denominated assets
C. appreciated because of an increased demand for peso denominated assets
D. depreciated because of an increased demand for peso denominated assets

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Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

The purchasing power parity theory has limitations in forecasting exchange rate fluctuations for all of the following reasons except ?

The purchasing power parity theory has limitations in forecasting exchange rate fluctuations for all of the following reasons except ?

A. inflation effects exchange rates
B. international capital flows affect exchange rates
C. governments sometimes impose trade restrictions such as tariffs and quotas
D. not all products are internationally tradeable

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Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination

The asset market approach views exchange rates as being determined mainly by ?

The asset market approach views exchange rates as being determined mainly by ?

A. the use of import tariffs and quotas by governments
B. the current account balance of each country
C. the relative growth rate of national output between countries
D. efforts of investors to balance their portfolios among financial assets denominated in different currencies

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Economics Mcqs, Exchange-Rate Determination