Suppose That Canada Decides to Peg Its Dollar ($C, or the Loonie)

question 151

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Canada decides to peg its dollar ($C, or the loonie) to the U.S. dollar at an exchange rate of $C1 = $US1. What will happen to Canadian interest rates as a result of the leftward shift of the U.S. IS curve?

• A) They will rise.
• B) They will fall.
• C) They will not change.
• D) The IS curve will show an increase.

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Definitions:

Historical Cost Method

An accounting technique that values an asset at its original purchase price, without adjustments for inflation or market value changes.

Cost with Amortization Method

The spreading of the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life, affecting financial statements through periodic charges.

Unrealized Gain

The potential profit that exists on paper resulting from an investment that has not yet been sold for cash.

Fair Value Adjustment

A process of adjusting the book value of an asset or liability to reflect its current market value.