The European Monetary System

question 91

Multiple Choice

The European Monetary System

• A)broke down in 1990 and resulted in a resurgence of inflation in many European countries.
• B)was still in place in 1996 but was permitting frequent exchange rate adjustments.
• C)came to an end in 1992 and was followed by devaluations in Italy,the U.K.and several other countries.
• D)has been a successful experiment in fixed exchange rates and was still in place as of 1996.

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