The Equilibrium Exchange Rate of Pounds Is $1

question 21

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium exchange rate of pounds is $1.22. At an exchange rate of $1.24 per pound:

• A) US demand for pounds would exceed the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a shortage of pounds in the foreign exchange market.
• B) US demand for pounds would be less than the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a shortage of pounds in the foreign exchange market.
• C) US demand for pounds would exceed the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a surplus of pounds in the foreign exchange market.
• D) US demand for pounds would be less than the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a surplus of pounds in the foreign exchange market.
• E) US demand for pounds would be equal to the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a shortage of pounds in the foreign exchange market.

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