The Bretton Woods Agreements

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Bretton Woods agreements

• A)established a system of fixed exchange rates based on the free convertibility of the U.S.dollar into gold.
• B)established a system of fixed exchange rates based on the gold standard.
• C)permitted countries with a balance of payments deficit to make regular devaluations of their currencies.
• D)established GATT to police and manage exchange rates.

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