When the Bretton Woods System Was Set Up,the United States

question 57

Multiple Choice

When the Bretton Woods system was set up,the United States agreed initially to buy and sell gold at a price of ________ per ounce.

• A)$24
• B)$35
• C)$42
• D)$48

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