In Response to the Overvalued Dollar in the Early 1970s,the

question 5

Multiple Choice

In response to the overvalued dollar in the early 1970s,the German Bundesbank bought dollars and sold marks to keep the exchange rate fixed,gaining international reserves. The huge purchase of international reserves meant that the German monetary base began to ________,leading to ________ growth in the German money supply.

• A)decline;sluggish
• B)decline;rapid
• C)grow;sluggish
• D)grow;rapid

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Definitions:

Parallel Shift

occurs when a graph's curve moves left or right without changing its shape, often used in reference to demand or supply curves.

Relative Prices

The price of one good or service compared to another, reflecting its scarcity or value in exchange.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, highlighting the trade-offs in consumption preferences.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.