Suppose the Target Exchange Rate Set by the Fed Is

question 207

Multiple Choice

Suppose the target exchange rate set by the Fed is 150 yen per dollar. If the demand for dollars permanently decreases the Fed

• A) can permanently meet the target by buying dollars.
• B) must violate both interest rate parity and purchasing power parity to permanently meet the target.
• C) cannot permanently maintain the target rate.
• D) can permanently meet the target by selling dollars.

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