The Figure Given Below Depicts the Demand and Supply of Brazilian

question 37

Multiple Choice

The figure given below depicts the demand and supply of Brazilian reals in the foreign exchange market.Assume that the market operates under a flexible exchange rate regime. Figure 21.1 In the figure:
D₁ and D₂: Demand for Brazilian reals
S₁ and S₂: Supply of Brazilian reals
Refer to Figure 21.1.Suppose the initial equilibrium exchange rate is 10 pesos per real.A decrease in the Mexican demand for Brazilian coffee, other things equal, is most likely to result in a new equilibrium exchange rate of:

• A)6 pesos per real and an equilibrium quantity of 200 Brazilian reals.
• B)6 pesos per real and an equilibrium quantity of 250 Brazilian reals.
• C)8 pesos per real and an equilibrium quantity of 150 Brazilian reals.
• D)8 pesos per real and an equilibrium quantity of 100 Brazilian reals.
• E)10 pesos per real and an equilibrium quantity of 200 Brazilian reals.

Analyze the impact of inflation tax on behavior and economic efficiency.

Describe methods by which hyperinflations have been ended historically.

Calculate real after-tax returns on investments in the context of inflation.

Articulate the difference between nominal and real variables and how each is affected by inflation.

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