Under the Bretton Woods System,a Country Running a Balance of Payments

question 59

Multiple Choice

Under the Bretton Woods system,a country running a balance of payments deficit ________ international reserves,and had to implement ________ monetary policy to strengthen its currency.

• A) lost; expansionary
• B) lost; contractionary
• C) gained; expansionary
• D) gained; contractionary

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Definitions:

In-Kind Transfer Program

A form of assistance where goods and services are provided to those in need, rather than cash.

Medicare and Medicaid

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Social Security System

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