In Early 1994, Mexico Was Adhering to a Fixed-Exchange-Rate System

question 28

Essay

In early 1994, Mexico was adhering to a fixed-exchange-rate system. Use the Mundell-Fleming model to illustrate graphically the short-run impact on the exchange rate and level of output of increased country risk caused by the Chiapas uprising and the assassination of presidential candidate Colosio. Be sure to label: i. the axes; ii. the curves; iii. the initial equilibrium levels; iv. the direction the curves shift; and v. the new short-run equilibrium.

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