When the International Financial System Operated Under the Gold Standard

question 15

Multiple Choice

When the international financial system operated under the gold standard,

• A)the currencies of most countries were convertible into gold
• B)all international transactions were financed with gold
• C)the price of gold was determined by the supply and demand for foreign exchange
• D)the quantity of money demanded was always the same
• E)there was very little inflation

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Definitions:

Bonds at Par Value

Bonds that are sold or traded at their original issuing price or face value.

Equity Financed

Refers to the method of raising capital for a business by selling ownership shares in the company, as opposed to incurring debt.

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value and paid from issue date until maturity.

Equity Financed

The method of funding a business through selling shares of the company to investors, thus raising capital without incurring debt.