Suppose the US Treasury Engages in a Foreign Exchange Intervention

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose the US Treasury engages in a foreign exchange intervention to lower the value of the dollar relative to the euro. The Fed sells dollars and buys euros in the foreign market. How will this affect the monetary base?

• A)There will be no impact on the monetary base.
• B)The monetary base will increase.
• C)The monetary base will decline.
• D)The composition of the monetary base will change with no impact on the overall size of the monetary base.

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