Based on Economic Criteria, a Nation Should Choose a Fixed

question 175

Multiple Choice

Based on economic criteria, a nation should choose a fixed exchange rate if:

• A) the monetary authorities are capable of handling shocks.
• B) the net benefits of fixing versus floating are positive.
• C) the net benefits of fixing versus floating are negative.
• D) there is a liberal political agenda that restricts government authority over capital flows.

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