The Equilibrium Exchange Rate of Pounds Is $1

question 43

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium exchange rate of pounds is $1.70. At an exchange rate of $1.72 per pound, U.S. demand for pounds would ________ the supply of pounds for sale and there would be a _______ of pounds in the foreign exchange market.

• A) exceed; shortage
• B) be less than; shortage
• C) exceed; surplus
• D) be less than; surplus
• E) be equal to; shortage

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