Question 1

The idea that flexible exchange rates equate the purchasing power of national currencies is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   equation of exchange.
B)   balance of payments.
C)   gold standard.
D)   purchasing power parity theory.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Refer to the above data, Zabella is experiencing a balance of payments:

Accepted Answer

A)   deficit of $5 billion.
B)   surplus of $10 billion.
C)   deficit of $10 billion.
D)   surplus of $5 billion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The graph below shows the supply and demand for Swiss francs in the absence of any intervention by the central monetary authorities. $0.25 is the value of the franc fixed by the central bank. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Swiss franc is overvalued.
B)   Switzerland's balance of payments is likely to be in large surplus.
C)   At the $0.25 value there is an excess demand for Swiss francs.
D)   At the $0.20 value there is an excess supply of Swiss francs.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Under the international gold standard, exchange rates fluctuate without restraint to correct any international disequilibrium by affecting the relative attractiveness of domestic and foreign goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Under a system of flexible exchange rates a Canadian trade deficit with Mexico will tend to cause:

Accepted Answer

A)   the Canadian government to ration pesos to Canadian importers.
B)   a flow of gold from Canada to Mexico.
C)   an increase in the peso price of dollars.
D)   an increase in the dollar price of pesos.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The following table shows the 2008 balance of payments statement for Transylvania. All figures are in billions of dollars.
 
-Refer to the above data. In 2008 Transylvania realized a $1 billion surplus on goods and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The following table shows the 2012 balance of payments data for the hypothetical nation of Zabella. All figures are in billions of dollars.
Current Account:
 
-Refer to the above data. Zabella's is experiencing a balance of trade:

Accepted Answer

A)   deficit of $10 billion.
B)   surplus of $5 billion.
C)   surplus of $10 billion.
D)   deficit of $5 billion.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 17: Exchange Rates and the Balance of Payments

Under the international gold standard, exchange rates fluctuate without restraint to correct any international disequilibrium by affecting the relative attractiveness of domestic and foreign goods.

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The following table shows the 2008 balance of payments statement for Transylvania. All figures are in billions of dollars. -Refer to the above data. In 2008 Transylvania realized a $1 billion surplus on goods and services.

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Refer to the above data, Zabella is experiencing a balance of payments:

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Under a system of flexible exchange rates a Canadian trade deficit with Mexico will tend to cause:

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The graph below shows the supply and demand for Swiss francs in the absence of any intervention by the central monetary authorities. $0.25 is the value of the franc fixed by the central bank. Which of the following is correct?

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The following table shows the 2012 balance of payments data for the hypothetical nation of Zabella. All figures are in billions of dollars. Current Account: -Refer to the above data. Zabella's is experiencing a balance of trade:

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The idea that flexible exchange rates equate the purchasing power of national currencies is called the:

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Exam 17: Exchange Rates and the Balance of Payments

Under the international gold standard, exchange rates fluctuate without restraint to correct any international disequilibrium by affecting the relative attractiveness of domestic and foreign goods.

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The following table shows the 2008 balance of payments statement for Transylvania. All figures are in billions of dollars. -Refer to the above data. In 2008 Transylvania realized a $1 billion surplus on goods and services.

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Refer to the above data, Zabella is experiencing a balance of payments:

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Under a system of flexible exchange rates a Canadian trade deficit with Mexico will tend to cause:

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The graph below shows the supply and demand for Swiss francs in the absence of any intervention by the central monetary authorities. $0.25 is the value of the franc fixed by the central bank. Which of the following is correct?

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The following table shows the 2012 balance of payments data for the hypothetical nation of Zabella. All figures are in billions of dollars. Current Account: -Refer to the above data. Zabella's is experiencing a balance of trade:

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The idea that flexible exchange rates equate the purchasing power of national currencies is called the:

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