Because of Speculative Attacks Due to the Belief a Fixed

question 9

Multiple Choice

Because of speculative attacks due to the belief a fixed rate will fail, pegged exchange rates:

• A) usually exhibit a long, lingering decline and eventual failure.
• B) often collapse suddenly.
• C) will be revived as the central bank has a wake-up call from the financial sector.
• D) are usually not a good idea in the first place.

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