In Comparison to a Floating Exchange Rate Regime, a Fixed

question 56

Multiple Choice

In comparison to a floating exchange rate regime, a fixed exchange rate system is characterized by:

• A)smoother trade balance adjustments.
• B)increased destabilizing effects of exchange rate speculation.
• C)greater autonomy in terms of monetary policy.
• D)higher monetary discipline.
• E)greater exchange rate uncertainty and volatility.

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