The Case for Fixed Exchange Rates Rests on Arguments About

question 66

Multiple Choice

The case for fixed exchange rates rests on arguments about monetary discipline,speculation,the lack of connection between the trade balance and exchange rates,and _______________.

• A) automatic trade balance adjustments
• B) uncertainty
• C) the impracticality of the gold standard
• D) monetary policy autonomy
• E) the importance of the U.S. dollar

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