Which Exchange-Rate Mechanism Is Intended to Insulate the Balance of Payments

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which exchange-rate mechanism is intended to insulate the balance of payments from short-term capital movements while providing exchange rate stability for commercial transactions?

• A) Dual exchange rates
• B) Managed floating exchange rates
• C) Adjustable pegged exchange rates
• D) Crawling pegged exchange rates

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