Today, the Most Common Exchange Rate Arrangement in the World

question 137

Multiple Choice

Today, the most common exchange rate arrangement in the world is

• A) the fixed exchange rate system.
• B) the gold standard system.
• C) the managed floating system.
• D) the freely floating exchange rate system.

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