Assume That Policy Makers Are Pursuing a Fixed Exchange Rate

question 27

Multiple Choice

Assume that policy makers are pursuing a fixed exchange rate regime. Now suppose that a fiscal contraction is implemented. Such a policy will tend to cause which of the following to occur?

• A) A decrease in the exchange rate.
• B) A decrease in Y.
• C) A decrease in the domestic interest rate.
• D) An increase in the money supply.
• E) An increase in the price level.

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