Q1. An exchange rate system that involves a country's commitment to use fiscal and monetary policy to maintain the country's exchange rate within a narrow band is a:
A) floating exchange rate system B) fixed rate, unified currency system. C) pegged exchange rate system.
Q2. In a pegged exchange rate system the: A) currency is backed by actual holdings of another currency, such as the U.S. dollar. B) exchange rate is fixed by governmental fiat and not allowed to float freely. C) monetary authority maintains the exchange rate within a narrow band relative to other currencies.
Q3. A country that uses a fixed exchange rate system is least likely to: A) run a current account surplus in consecutive years. B) use discretionary monetary policy to keep the exchange rate within a narrow band around the target rate. C) employ discretionary fiscal policy.
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