In 1944,financial Ministers Throughout the World Met in New Hampshire

question 141

Multiple Choice

In 1944,financial ministers throughout the world met in New Hampshire to set up an adjustable pegged exchange rate system.This system became known as the

• A) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
• B) Bretton Woods System
• C) Bank for International Settlements
• D) World Bank

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