When the International Financial System Operated Under the Gold Standard

question 15

Multiple Choice

When the international financial system operated under the gold standard,

• A)the currencies of most countries were convertible into gold
• B)all international transactions were financed with gold
• C)the price of gold was determined by the supply and demand for foreign exchange
• D)the quantity of money demanded was always the same
• E)there was very little inflation

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