A Central Bank's Attempt to Prevent an Appreciation of Its

question 13

Multiple Choice

A central bank's attempt to prevent an appreciation of its currency can stimulate domestic inflation if the ________ of foreign currencies leads to ________ international reserves which ________ the monetary base.

• A)purchase;higher;increases
• B)purchase;lower;decreases
• C)sale;lower;decreases
• D)sale;higher;increases

---

Definitions:

Income

The sum of funds earned, often periodically, from employment or investment returns.

Demand Function

A mathematical equation that describes the relationship between the quantity of a good demanded and its price, along with other factors like income and price of related goods.

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually do pay.

Mead

A fermented beverage made from honey, water, and sometimes various fruits, spices, grains, or hops.