Question 1

The equilibrium exchange rate between two currencies is determined by the supply and demand in the

Accepted Answer

A)  traded goods markets.
B)  stock exchange markets.
C)  foreign exchange markets.
D)  money markets.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

In the dollar/yen market, if the supply of yen increases, other things being equal, the dollar will appreciate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The current system of exchange rates can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  freely fluctuating exchange rates.
B)  managed floating exchange rates.
C)  rigidly fixed exchange rates.
D)  an adjustable peg system.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A trade deficit means a net

Accepted Answer

A)  inflow of payments for goods and services.
B)  outflow of goods and services.
C)  inflow of goods and services.
D)  excess of exports over imports.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

French and German farmers wanting to buy equipment from an American manufacturer based in the U.S.will be

Accepted Answer

A)  supplying dollars and also supplying euros in the foreign exchange market.
B)  demanding dollars and also demanding euros in the foreign exchange market.
C)  supplying dollars and demanding euros in the foreign exchange market.
D)  supplying euros and demanding dollars in the foreign exchange market.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Comparing what the United States owes to other nations against what other nations owe to the United States, the United States is currently a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  net creditor.
B)  net debtor.
C)  international banking asset.
D)  international banking liability.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 41: The Balance of Payments, Exchange Rates, and Trade Deficits

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The equilibrium exchange rate between two currencies is determined by the supply and demand in the

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In the dollar/yen market, if the supply of yen increases, other things being equal, the dollar will appreciate.

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A trade deficit means a net

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French and German farmers wanting to buy equipment from an American manufacturer based in the U.S.will be

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Comparing what the United States owes to other nations against what other nations owe to the United States, the United States is currently a(n)

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The equilibrium exchange rate between two currencies is determined by the supply and demand in the

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In the dollar/yen market, if the supply of yen increases, other things being equal, the dollar will appreciate.

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A trade deficit means a net

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French and German farmers wanting to buy equipment from an American manufacturer based in the U.S.will be

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Comparing what the United States owes to other nations against what other nations owe to the United States, the United States is currently a(n)

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