Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Under the gold standard, exchange rates fluctuate without restraint and thereby correct any international balance of payment disequilibrium
• B) If nations X and Y are on the international gold standard, and X's exports to Y exceed X's imports from Y, then gold will flow from X to Y
• C) If the dollar price of pounds rises, then the pound price of dollars will also rise
• D) American exports tend to increase, while American imports tend to decrease, the supplies of foreign monies owned by American banks

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