Under the Exchange Rate Mechanism of the European Monetary System,when

question 105

Multiple Choice

Under the Exchange Rate Mechanism of the European Monetary System,when the German mark depreciated below its lower limit against the British pound,the Bank of England was required to buy ________ and sell ________,thereby ________ international reserves.

• A)pounds;marks;losing
• B)pounds;marks;gaining
• C)marks;pounds;gaining
• D)marks;pounds;losing

---

Definitions:

Third Party

An individual or group besides the two primarily involved in a transaction or legal case.

Undisclosed Principal

A party in a contract whose identity is not revealed to the third party by the agent, allowing the principal to conduct transactions anonymously.

Limited Partners

Investors in a partnership who are not involved in the day-to-day management of the business and whose liability is limited to the amount they have invested.

Insanity

When a person cannot understand the nature or consequences of his acts.