Two Currencies Existed in Iraq Before the U

question 113

Multiple Choice

Two currencies existed in Iraq before the U.S. invasion and subsequent conflict. What lessons are there for students of exchange rates?

• A) Exchange rate values are influenced not only by economic fundamentals but by political events that change long-run expectations of future currency values.
• B) Iraq did not back its currency with gold and, therefore, it was worth much less than the U.S. dollar.
• C) Eventually each Iraqi sect developed its own currency and payments system.
• D) Exchange rate values are solely influenced by economic policy.

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