During Britain's Brief Alignment with the ERM from 1990-1992, the Trilemma

question 54

Multiple Choice

During Britain's brief alignment with the ERM from 1990-1992, the trilemma tells us that monetary policy authority no longer existed in Britain. Why?

• A) Britain could print more pounds, but could not increase its gold stock.
• B) Britain kept monetary growth rates at zero.
• C) The British interest rate equaled the German rate to attain uncovered interest parity.
• D) The British could lower unemployment using other means such as fiscal policy.

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