Under a Fixed Exchange-Rate System, If the Equilibrium Exchange Rate

question 233

Multiple Choice

Under a fixed exchange-rate system, if the equilibrium exchange rate is continually and substantially below the fixed rate, that means that the local currency is overvalued relative to equilibrium. In this case, which of the following will not be a result of the central bank's actions to maintain the peg?

• A) The nation's FX reserves will increase.
• B) Domestic money supply will increase.
• C) Inflationary pressure will increase.
• D) The value of the local currency is artificially forced down.

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