Suppose the Government of New Country Has Fixed the Value

question 2

Multiple Choice

Suppose the government of New Country has fixed the value of its currency, the New Peso, at $1 per New Peso, but the market equilibrium value of the New Peso is $2 per New Peso. In order to maintain the official value of the New Peso the Central Bank of New Country must either ________ domestic interest rates, or ________ the supply of New Pesos by purchasing or increasing their holding of international reserves.

• A)raise; increase
• B)raise; decrease
• C)lower; decrease
• D)lower; increase

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Historical Demand

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Seasonal Factor

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