Deck 20: International Finance

Question 1

The following table shows the number of various foreign currencies required to buy a U.S. dollar in April 2011 and April 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l c c } \hline & \begin{array} { l } \text { Units of Foreign Currency } \\\text { per U.S. Dollar in April 2011 }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Units of Foreign Currency per } \\\text { U.S. Dollar in April 2016 }\end{array} \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Euro per } \\\text { U.S. dollar }\end{array} & 0.6915 & 0.8815 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { Chinese yuan per }\end{array} & 6.528 & 6.477 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { Indian rupee per }\end{array} & 44.309 & 66.468 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { Japanese yen per }\end{array} & 83.190 & 109.583 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { British pounds per } \\\text { U.S. dollar }\end{array} & 0.610 & 0.699 \\\hline\end{array}$$


-Between April 2011 and April 2016, the U.S. dollar depreciated against the

A) euro.
B) Chinese yuan.
C) Indian rupee.
D) Japanese yen.
E) British pound.

Answer 1

Chinese yuan.

Question 2

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one British pound between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 British Pound }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.429 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.425 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.432 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.452 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.420 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.313 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.310 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.314 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Between March 1, 2016, and April 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar _____against the British pound, and the British pound ____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) neither appreciated nor depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Answer 2

depreciated; appreciated

Question 3

Currency _____occurs when a currency increases in value relative to other currencies.

A) devaluation
B) dismissal
C) depreciation
D) appreciation
E) representation

Answer 3

appreciation

Question 4

If the U.S. dollar_____ , it becomes ____valuable in world markets.

A) appreciates; less
B) depreciates; less
C) depreciates; more
D) is indexed; less
E) is indexed; more

Question 5

If a currency becomes____ valuable in world markets, then its price rises, and this increase is called a(n) _____.

A) less; appreciation
B) less; disaggregation
C) more; appreciation
D) more; aggregation
E) more; speculation

Question 6

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one euro between February 1,2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Euro }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.1092 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.1134 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.1346 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.1312 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.1232 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.1055 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.1207 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.1218 \\\hline\end{array}$

-Between April 1, 2016, and June 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar____ against the euro, and the euro _____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 7

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one British pound between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 British Pound }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.429 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.425 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.432 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.452 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.420 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.313 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.310 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.314 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On March 1, 2016, the price of a surfboard was 1,200 U.S. dollars in La Jolla, California. Based on the exchange rates quoted in the table, a surfboard was approximately ____British pounds.

A) 1,931
B) 1,950
C) 1,883
D) 1,805
E) 842

Question 8

The following table shows the number of various foreign currencies required to buy a U.S. dollar in April 2011 and April 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l c c } \hline & \begin{array} { l } \text { Units of Foreign Currency } \\\text { per U.S. Dollar in April 2011 }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Units of Foreign Currency per } \\\text { U.S. Dollar in April 2016 }\end{array} \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Euro per } \\\text { U.S. dollar }\end{array} & 0.6915 & 0.8815 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { Chinese yuan per }\end{array} & 6.528 & 6.477 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { Indian rupee per }\end{array} & 44.309 & 66.468 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { Japanese yen per }\end{array} & 83.190 & 109.583 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { British pounds per } \\\text { U.S. dollar }\end{array} & 0.610 & 0.699 \\\hline\end{array}$$


-Between April 2011 and April 2016, the price of a U.S. postage stamp increased from $0.41 to $0.46. The price of a U.S. postage stamp has increased approximately _____in terms of Indian rupees and _____in terms of Chinese yuan.

A) 12 percent; 12 percent
B) 68 percent; 11 percent
C) 13 percent; 44 percent
D) 19 percent; 28 percent
E) 9 percent; 51 percent

Question 9

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one British pound between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 British Pound }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.429 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.425 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.432 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.452 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.420 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.313 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.310 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.314 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On February 1, 2016, the price of a skateboard at JJ's Beach Shop was 120 U.S. dollars in La Jolla, California. On April 1, 2016, the price of a skateboard was 130 U.S. dollars. Using the exchange rates in the table, between February 1, 2016, and April 1, 2016, the price of a skateboard at JJ's Beach Shop increased by approximately____ in terms of U.S. dollars and_____ in terms of British pounds.( Round the percentage changes to the first decimal point.)

A) 7.7 percent; 2.3 percent
B) 7.7 percent; 12.8 percent
C) 8.3 percent; 2.3 percent
D) 8.3 percent; 8.1 percent
E) 8.3 percent; 7.7 percent

Question 10

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one British pound between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 British Pound }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.429 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.425 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.432 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.452 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.420 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.313 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.310 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.314 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Between February 1, 2016, and March 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar ______against the British pound, and the British pound ______against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) appreciated; appreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) neither appreciated nor depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 11

If a currency becomes_____ valuable in world markets, then its price falls, and this decrease is called a(n)_____ .

A) more; approximation
B) less; depreciation
C) less; appreciation
D) more; depreciation
E) more; appreciation

Question 12

The following table shows the number of euros required to buy one U.S. dollar between February 1,2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Euros Required to Buy } \\\text { 1 U.S. Dollar }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 0.901 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 0.898 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 0.881 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 0.884 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 0.890 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 0.904 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.892 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.891 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Between April 1, 2016, and June 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar____ against the euro, and the euro against ____the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 13

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one British pound between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 British Pound }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.429 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.425 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.432 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.452 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.420 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.313 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.310 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.314 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Between June 1, 2016, and August 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar _____against the British pound, and the British pound ____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) appreciated; appreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) neither appreciated nor depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 14

The following table shows the number of euros required to buy one U.S. dollar between February 1,2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Euros Required to Buy } \\\text { 1 U.S. Dollar }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 0.901 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 0.898 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 0.881 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 0.884 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 0.890 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 0.904 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.892 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.891 \\\hline\end{array}$$


-Between March 1, 2016, and May 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar ____against the euro, and the euro_____ against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 15

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one euro between February 1,2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Euro }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.1092 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.1134 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.1346 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.1312 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.1232 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.1055 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.1207 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.1218 \\\hline\end{array}$

-Between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar ____against the euro, and the euro _____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 16

Currency _____occurs when a currency decreases in value relative to other currencies.

A) apportionment
B) revaluation
C) depreciation
D) appreciation
E) representation

Question 17

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one euro between February 1,2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions.
$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Euro }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 1.1092 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 1.1134 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 1.1346 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 1.1312 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 1.1232 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 1.1055 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 1.1207 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 1.1218 \\\hline\end{array}$

-Between March 1, 2016, and May 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar____ against the euro, and the euro _____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 18

If the U.S. dollar _____, it becomes____ valuable in world markets.

A) depreciates; more
B) is indexed; less
C) appreciates; less
D) is indexed; more
E) appreciates; more

Question 19

The following table shows the number of various foreign currencies required to buy a U.S. dollar in April 2011 and April 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l c c } \hline & \begin{array} { l } \text { Units of Foreign Currency } \\\text { per U.S. Dollar in April 2011 }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Units of Foreign Currency per } \\\text { U.S. Dollar in April 2016 }\end{array} \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Euro per } \\\text { U.S. dollar }\end{array} & 0.6915 & 0.8815 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { Chinese yuan per }\end{array} & 6.528 & 6.477 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { Indian rupee per }\end{array} & 44.309 & 66.468 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { Japanese yen per }\end{array} & 83.190 & 109.583 \\\begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. dollar } \\\text { British pounds per } \\\text { U.S. dollar }\end{array} & 0.610 & 0.699 \\\hline\end{array}$$


-In April 2011, a haircut in Japan cost 2,000 yen. Using the exchange rates in the above table, that haircut cost approximately _____U.S. dollars or _____euros.

A) 24.04; 16.62
B) 20.08; 19.03
C) 203,080.00; 189,140.36
D) 21.15; 2,147.40
E) 9.82; 10.54

Question 20

The euro is an unusual currency because

A) euro coins are made of 100 percent gold.
B) it is the only other currency besides dollars that is issued solely by the United States Federal Reserve Bank.
C) euros cannot be exchanged for Mexican pesos.
D) euros are used by 19 countries in Europe.
E) a euro coin turns bright pink if it is used in an illegal transaction.

Question 21

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On June 1, 2016, the price of a 16-ounce can of mixed nuts was 135 Mexican pesos at a supermarket in Juarez, Mexico. Based on the exchange rates quoted in the table, the price of the 16-ounce can of mixed nuts was approximately _____U.S. dollars.

A) 0.18
B) 7.30
C) 7.24
D) 1,669.14
E) 1,722.38

Question 22

The following two figures depict the demand and supply of U.S. dollars and the demand and supply of British pounds in the foreign currency exchange market. Use these figures to answer the next questions.

-An appreciation of the____- is shown in____ .

A) U.S. dollar; Figure A but not Figure B
B) U.S. dollar; Figure B but not Figure A
C) U.S. dollar; both Figures A and B
D) British pound; neither Figure A nor Figure B
E) British pound; both Figures A and B

Question 23

If interest rates in Australia decrease relative to the rest of the world, it means that (1) Australian bonds will provide a____ return than previously and (2)______ for these bonds will_____ .

A) higher; supply; decrease
B) higher; supply; increase
C) higher; demand; increase
D) lower; demand; decrease
E) lower; demand; increase

Question 24

The following table shows the number of British pounds required to buy one U.S. dollar between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { British Pounds Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 U.S. Dollar }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 0.700 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 0.702 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 0.698 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 0.688 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 0.704 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 0.761 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.763 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.761 \\\hline\end{array}$$


-Between February 1, 2016, and March 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar ____against the British pound, and the British pound_____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 25

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Between June 1, 2016, and July 1, 2016, the number of U.S. goods exported to Mexico likely

A) increased because U.S. goods became more expensive to consumers in Mexico.
B) decreased because U.S. goods became more expensive to consumers in Mexico.
C) increased because U.S. goods became less expensive to consumers in Mexico.
D) decreased because U.S. goods became less expensive to consumers in Mexico.
E) did not change because exchange rates do not affect trade.

Question 26

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Between August 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016, the number of

A) Japanese goods exported to the United States likely decreased because Japanese goods became more expensive to consumers in the United States.
B) U.S. goods exported to Japan likely decreased because U.S. goods became less expensive to consumers in Japan.
C) Mexican goods exported to the United States likely increased because the Mexican peso depreciated against the U.S. dollar.
D) U.S. goods exported to Mexico likely did not change because the Mexican peso is pegged to the Japanese yen but not to the U.S. dollar.
E) Japanese goods exported to the United States likely increased because Japanese goods became less expensive to consumers in the United States.

Question 27

The following table shows the number of British pounds required to buy one U.S. dollar between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { British Pounds Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 U.S. Dollar }\end{array} \\\hline \text { February 1, 2016 } & 0.700 \\\text { March 1, 2016 } & 0.702 \\\text { April 1, 2016 } & 0.698 \\\text { May 1, 2016 } & 0.688 \\\text { June 1, 2016 } & 0.704 \\\text { July 1, 2016 } & 0.761 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.763 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.761 \\\hline\end{array}$$


-Between June 1, 2016, and August 1, 2016, the U.S. dollar ____against the British pound, and the British pound ____against the U.S. dollar.

A) depreciated; appreciated
B) appreciated; depreciated
C) neither appreciated nor depreciated; depreciated
D) depreciated; depreciated
E) appreciated; neither appreciated nor depreciated

Question 28

When demand for Canada's exports falls,

A) Canadian producers will sell more goods to foreigners.
B) the U.S. federal government will always respond by increasing U.S. tax rates.
C) the U.S. federal government will always respond by increasing U.S. exports.
D) demand of the Canadian dollar in the foreign exchange market falls.
E) supply of the Canadian dollar in the foreign exchange market rises.

Question 29

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On August 1, 2016, Carlos paid 800,000 Japanese yen for a solid gold iPhone case in Fukushima, Japan. Because he only had Mexican pesos, he needed to exchange his pesos at a nearby bank in order to get the 800,000 yen he used to pay for the iPhone case. The bank is able to buy and sell U.S. dollars, Mexican pesos, and Japanese yen at the exchange rates shown in the table. Approximately how much did the iPhone case cost Carlos in terms of Mexican pesos?

A) 8,584
B) 11,333
C) 146,396
D) 171,118
E) 4,371,717

Question 30

When demand for Canada's exports rises,

A) demand for the Canadian dollar in the foreign exchange market falls.
B) demand for the Canadian dollar in the foreign exchange market rises.
C) the Canadian dollar depreciates against all other currencies.
D) supply of the Canadian dollar in the foreign exchange market falls.
E) supply of the Canadian dollar in the foreign exchange market rises.

Question 31

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On June 1, 2016, Samantha bought a yoga mat for 250 Mexican pesos in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Because she only had Japanese yen, she needed to exchange her Japanese yen at a nearby
Money-exchange kiosk in order to get the 250 Mexican pesos she used for the purchase. The kiosk is able to buy and sell U.S. dollars, Mexican pesos, and Japanese yen at the exchange rates shown in the table. Approximately how much did the yoga mat cost Samantha in terms of Japanese yen?

A) 0.2136
B) 1,121
C) 3,151
D) 1,411
E) 292,609

Question 32

If interest rates rise in the United States relative to the rest of the world, the demand for U.S. dollars will _____because there is greater demand for assets with _____returns.

A) decrease; higher
B) decrease; lower
C) increase; higher
D) increase; lower
E) increase; diminishing marginal

Question 33

The claim that the quantity of euros demanded by U.S. consumers will fall when the price of euros in terms of U.S. dollars rises is best referred to as the

A) law of increasing marginal costs.
B) hot-hand fallacy.
C) law of supply.
D) exchange rate-inflation fallacy.
E) law of demand.

Question 34

According to the law of _____, the quantity of yen demanded by U.S. consumers will____ when the price of yen in terms of U.S. dollars falls.

A) demand; fall
B) demand; rise
C) international banking secrecy; neither rise nor fall
D) supply; neither rise nor fall
E) supply; fall

Question 35

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On July 1, 2016, Brandy paid 450 Mexican pesos for a manicure in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Because she only had Japanese yen, she needed to exchange her Japanese yen at a nearby
Money-exchange kiosk in order to get the 450 Mexican pesos she used to pay the manicurist. The kiosk is able to buy and sell U.S. dollars, Mexican pesos, and Japanese yen at the exchange rates shown in the table. Approximately how much did the manicure cost Brandy in terms of Japanese yen?

A) 0.3386
B) 2,517
C) 2,921
D) 0.3243
E) 472,532

Question 36

In the foreign currency market, the supply of a foreign currency is assumed to be____- because the central bank determines the supply of money.

A) horizontal
B) vertical
C) upward sloping
D) downward sloping
E) uncontrollable

Question 37

If interest rates fall in the United States relative to the rest of the world, the demand for U.S. dollars will _____because there is lesser demand for assets with ____returns.

A) decrease; higher
B) decrease; lower
C) increase; higher
D) increase; lower
E) increase; diminishing marginal

Question 38

The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Mexican peso and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one Japanese yen between June 1, 2016, and September 1,2016. Use this table to answer the next questions
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline \text { Date } & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Mexican Peso }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { U.S. Dollars Required } \\\text { to Buy 1 Japanese Yen }\end{array} \\\hline \text { June 1,2016 } & 0.0536 & 0.0095 \\\text { July 1,2016 } & 0.0537 & 0.0096 \\\text { August 1, 2016 } & 0.0541 & 0.0099 \\\text { September 1, 2016 } & 0.0520 & 0.0098 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-On August 1, 2016, the price of a jar of pickles was 135 Mexican pesos at a supermarket in Juarez, Mexico. Based on the exchange rates quoted in the table, the price of the jar of pickles was approximately _____U.S. dollars.

A) 0.18
B) 7.31
C) 7.24
D) 1,669.14
E) 1,722.38

Question 39

If interest rates in Canada increase relative to the rest of the world, it means that (1) Canadian bonds will provide a _____return than previously and (2)____ for these bonds will___- .

A) higher; supply; decrease
B) higher; supply; increase
C) higher; demand; increase
D) lower; demand; decrease
E) lower; demand; increase

Question 40

Which statement best describes the law of demand as it relates to currency markets?

A) The law of demand only applies to goods and services, not currency.
B) When the price of a Mexican peso in terms of a U.S. dollar decreases, U.S. consumers demand fewer Mexican pesos because Mexican goods become more expensive to American consumers.
C) When the price of Japanese yen in terms of a U.S. dollar decreases, U.S. consumers demand more Japanese dollars because Japanese goods become more expensive to American consumers.
D) When the price of a Canadian dollar in terms of a U.S. dollar increases, U.S. consumers demand fewer Canadian dollars because Canadian goods become more expensive to American consumers.
E) When the price of an Australian dollar in terms of a U.S. dollar increases, U.S. consumers demand more Australian dollars because Australian goods become less expensive to American consumers.

Question 41

If the Bank of Japan the Japanese central bank) were to take steps to devalue the yen in foreign currency markets, _______, which would cause Japanese real gross domestic product GDP) to increase in the short run.

A) aggregate demand for Japanese goods and services would increase
B) aggregate demand for Japanese goods and services would decrease
C) Japanese interest rates would rise
D) aggregate supply of Japanese goods and services would decrease
E) one U.S. dollar would subsequently buy many fewer yen

Question 42

An increase in U.S. consumer demand for British goods is consistent with

A) both Figures A and B.
B) neither Figure A nor Figure B.
C) Figure A but not Figure B.
D) Figure B but not Figure A.
E) the supply curve being upward sloping in both Figures A and B.

Question 43

If the Bank of Japan (the Japanese central bank) were to take steps to devalue the yen in foreign currency markets, the Japanese_______ curve would shift rightward in the short run and the Japanese _______curve would shift leftward in the long run.

A) aggregate demand; aggregate demand
B) short-run aggregate supply; aggregate demand
C) long-run aggregate supply; short-run aggregate supply
D) aggregate yen maintenance; aggregate U.S. dollar diminution
E) aggregate demand; short-run aggregate supply

Question 44

The following figure depicts the supply of U.S. dollars in the foreign currency exchange market. Use this figure to answer the next questions


-If the U.S. central bank decreases the supply of U.S. dollars, the supply curve in the above figure will ____; if the Indian central bank increases the supply of rupees, the supply curve in the above figure will ____.

A) shift leftward; also shift leftward
B) shift rightward; not shift
C) not shift; shift rightward
D) shift rightward; shift leftward
E) shift leftward; not change

Question 45

The following figure depicts the supply of U.S. dollars in the foreign currency exchange market. Use this figure to answer the next questions


-The U.S. central bank has the power to increase or decrease the supply of U.S. dollars. If the U.S. central bank increases the supply of U.S. dollars, the supply curve in the above figure will____ ; if the U.S. central bank decreases the supply of U.S. dollars, the supply curve in the above figure will____ .

A) shift rightward; shift leftward
B) shift leftward; shift rightward
C) shift rightward; also shift rightward
D) shift leftward; also shift leftward
E) not shift; not shift

Question 46

Figure A below depicts the demand and supply of Japanese yen in the foreign currency exchange market. Figure B below depicts the aggregate supply–aggregate demand model for the Japanese economy. Use these figures to answer the next questions.




-Which of the following is the most accurate description of the phenomenon shown in Figure B?

A) The Japanese central bank increased the money supply S₁ to S₂, which caused the price level to fall from 115 to 110, which then caused the short-run aggregate supply to decrease from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂.
B) The Japanese central bank increased the money supply S₁ to S₂, which caused aggregate demand to increase from AD₁ to AD₂, which then caused the short-run aggregate supply to decrease from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂.
C) The Japanese central bank decreased the money supply S₁ to S₃, which caused aggregate demand to decrease from AD₂ to AD₁, which then caused the short-run aggregate supply to decrease from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂.
D) The Japanese central bank increased the money supply S₁ to S₂, which caused real gross domestic product GDP) to fall from Y₂ to Y₁, which caused the short-run aggregate supply to decrease from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂, which then caused aggregate demand to increase from AD₁ to AD₂.
E) Aggregate demand increased from AD₁ to AD₂, which forced the Japanese central bank to increase the money supply S₁ to S₂, which then caused the short-run aggregate supply to decrease from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂.

Question 47

If interest rates in Mexico rise relative to interest rates in the United States, the demand curve in the figure above

A) will not shift because interest rates are not related to exchange rates.
B) will not shift because interest rates only affect the supply curve.
C) can either increase from D₁ to D₂ or decrease from D₁ to D₃, depending on the relative magnitude of the two effects.
D) will increase from D₁ to D_2.
E) will decrease from D₁ to D_3.

Question 48

The arrows in Figures A–D represent possible movements of the exchange rate (euros per U.S. dollar) and the quantity of U.S. dollars buyers are willing and able to buy. Use these figures to answer the next questions

-An appreciation of the euro against the U.S. dollar is represented by Figure _____, and a depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the euro is represented by Figure _____.

A) A; C
B) A; A
C) B; D
D) D; B
E) A; D

Question 49

The following two figures depict the demand and supply of U.S. dollars and the demand and supply of British pounds in the foreign currency exchange market. Use these figures to answer the next questions.



-Assume that the same event caused demand for U.S. dollars to decrease and demand for British pounds to increase and that both of these graphs describe that event. Approximately what is Y₂ ?

A) $0.50
B) $0.71
C) $0.83
D) $1.20
E) $1.40

Question 50

______occurs when a national government or central bank intentionally adjusts its money supply to affect the exchange rate of its currency.

A) Dollarization
B) A complete breakdown of the fractional reserve banking system
C) Demonetization
D) Exchange rate manipulation
E) A currency war

Question 51

A national government or central bank can _____its currency in foreign currency exchange markets by printing more of it.

A) reflate
B) recombine
C) demonetize
D) monetize
E) devalue

Question 52

In the short run,________ would increase domestic aggregate demand in the context of the aggregate supply-aggregate demand model.

A) an increase in the value of the domestic currency against all foreign currencies
B) a depreciation of the domestic currency against all foreign currencies
C) an appreciation of the domestic currency against all foreign currencies
D) a depreciation of all foreign currencies against the domestic currency
E) either an increase or decrease in domestic government spending

Question 53

The figure below depicts the supply of U.S. dollars in the foreign currency exchange market. A shift from D₁ to D₃ in the above figure could have been caused by an)

A) decrease in the exchange rate from £1.2/$1 to £1.1/$1.
B) increase in the exchange rate from £1.1/$1 to £1.2/$1.
C) increase in demand for U.S. assets relative to British assets.
D) increase in U.S. interest rates relative to British interest rates.
E) decrease in British consumers' demand for U.S. goods.

Question 54

Figure A below depicts the demand and supply of Japanese yen in the foreign currency exchange market. Figure B below depicts the aggregate supply–aggregate demand model for the Japanese economy. Use these figures to answer the next questions.




-Assume the Japanese economy is illustrated at the intersection of AD₁ and SRAS₁. If the Bank of Japan the Japanese central bank) increased the supply of yen from five trillion to six trillion, the Japanese price level would ______in the short run and increase from 115 to 120 in the long run.

A) decrease from 120 to 110
B) not change
C) increase from 110 to 120
D) decrease from 120 to 115
E) increase from 110 to 115

Question 55

The following two figures depict the demand and supply of U.S. dollars and the demand and supply of British pounds in the foreign currency exchange market. Use these figures to answer the next questions.



-Assume that the same event caused demand for U.S. dollars to decrease and demand for British pounds to increase and that both of these graphs describe that event. Approximately what is Y₁ ?

A) $0.50
B) $0.71
C) $0.83
D) $1.20
E) $1.40

Question 56

If the interest rates in China fall relative to interest rates in the United States and, at the same time, U.S. consumer demand for Chinese goods decreases, the demand curve in the figure above

A) will not shift because interest rates are not related to exchange rates.
B) will not shift because interest rates only affect the supply curve.
C) can either increase from D₁ to D₂ or decrease from D₁ to D_3.
D) will increase from D₁ to D_2.
E) will decrease from D₁ to D_3.

Question 57

The figure below depicts the three possible aggregate demand curves.
If the Bank of Canada (the Canadian central bank)_____ Canadian dollar(s), the Canadian dollar will depreciate and the aggregate demand curve will shift from AD₂ to____ .

A) devalues the; AD₁
B) prints more; AD₁
C) decreases the supply of; AD₃
D) increases the supply of; AD₃
E) prints less; AD₃

Question 58

If the interest rates in China rise relative to interest rates in the United States, the demand curve in the figure above

A) will not shift because interest rates are not related to exchange rates.
B) will not shift because interest rates only affect the supply curve.
C) can either increase from D₁ to D₂ or decrease from D₁ to D_3.
D) will increase from D₁ to D_2.
E) will decrease from D₁ to D_3.

Question 59

The arrows in Figures A–D represent possible movements of the exchange rate (euros per U.S. dollar) and the quantity of U.S. dollars buyers are willing and able to buy. Use these figures to answer the next questions

-A depreciation of the euro against the U.S. dollar is represented by Figure____ , and a depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the euro is represented by Figure ____.

A) A; C
B) C; A
C) B; D
D) D; B
E) A; D

Question 60

If interest rates in the United States rise relative to interest rates in Mexico and, at the same time, Mexican consumer demand for U.S. goods decreases, the demand curve in the figure above

A) will not shift because interest rates are not related to exchange rates.
B) will not shift because interest rates only affect the supply curve.
C) can either increase from D₁ to D₂ or decrease from D₁ to D₃, depending on the relative magnitude of the two effects.
D) will increase from D₁ to D_2.
E) will decrease from D₁ to D_3.

Question 61

The following two graphs depict the equilibrium price of a pound of grapes in California and West virginia, respectively. Assume the type and quality of the grapes being sold in the two states are identical. Further, assume grape sellers incur zero costs to transport grapes between the two states and there are no other barriers to trade. Use these graphs to answer the next questions





-According to the law of one price, the supply curve in the California grape market will shift to the______ , and the supply curve in the West Virginia grape market will_____ .

A) right; also shift to the right
B) left; shift to the right
C) right; shift to the left
D) left; also shift to the left
E) left; not shift

Question 62

The following graph depicts the market for potatoes in West Virginia. Assume there are similar markets for potatoes in all other U.S. states and that the potatoes sold in all states are identical.
Further, assume potato sellers incur zero costs to transport potatoes between any U.S. states and that there are no other barriers to trade. Use this graph to answer the next question.


-Suppose the equilibrium price of a pound of potatoes in all U.S. states is initially $1.20. Which scenario could cause a shift in West Virginia from S₁ to S₂ as shown in the graph?

A) Potato farmers in other states produce unusually large crops of potatoes, causing the price in those states to fall to $1.00.
B) Potato farmers in other states produce unusually small crops of potatoes, causing the price in those states to rise to $1.50.
C) Demand for potatoes increases in West Virginia, causing the price there to rise to $1.50.
D) Demand for potatoes falls in other states, causing the price in those states to fall to $1.00.
E) Demand for potatoes falls in West Virginia, causing the price there to fall to $1.00.

Question 63

According to the theory of purchasing power parity, why should identical goods have the same price in different locations?

A) To prevent price gouging, international law mandates that identical goods must be sold for the same currency-adjusted price across all locations.
B) If the goods were two different prices, it would cause an increase in supply of the good at the low-price location and a decrease in supply of the good at the high-price location, which would cause the prices in each location to converge to the same price.
C) If the goods were two different prices, it would cause an increase in supply of the good at the high-price location and a decrease in supply of the good at the low-price location, which would cause the prices in each location to converge to the same price.
D) If the goods were two different prices, it would cause a decrease in demand of the good at the low-price location and an increase in demand of the good at the high-price location, which would cause the prices in each location to converge to the same price.
E) If the goods were two different prices, it would cause an increase in demand of the good solely at the low-price location until that good reached the same price as the good in the high-price location.

Question 64

Assuming the theory of purchasing power parity holds, what is the exchange rate between the United States and Mexico if the price of an identical Under Armour shirt costs $25 in the United States and 350 pesos in Mexico rounded to the nearest penny)?

A) $0.07 per peso
B) $14.00 per peso
C) $0.70 per peso
D) $0.88 per peso
E) $0.14 per peso

Question 65

________exchange rates are exchange rates that are determined by the market forces of supply and demand for currency.

A) Rigid
B) Stock
C) Government-determined
D) Pegged
E) Floating

Question 66

In order to maintain a pegged exchange rate in China,

A) the Chinese government must prevent Chinese citizens from trading goods or services with other countries.
B) the Chinese government must prevent Chinese citizens from purchasing assets denominated in foreign currencies.
C) the Chinese government must adjust the supply of the yuan in world markets.
D) at least one foreign country must also maintain a pegged exchange rate.
E) no other country with which China shares a geographical border can maintain a pegged exchange rate.

Question 67

The following two graphs depict the equilibrium price of a pound of grapes in California and West virginia, respectively. Assume the type and quality of the grapes being sold in the two states are identical. Further, assume grape sellers incur zero costs to transport grapes between the two states and there are no other barriers to trade. Use these graphs to answer the next questions





-According to the law of one price, the price of grapes will

A) increase in California and decrease in West Virginia.
B) increase in California and increase in West Virginia.
C) not change in either California or West Virginia.
D) decrease in California and increase in West Virginia.
E) decrease in California and decrease in West Virginia.

Question 68

Assuming the theory of purchasing power parity holds, if the exchange rate between the United States and Japan is $0.011 per yen ¥), then how much does a $400 Microsoft Xbox cost in Japanese yen?

A) ¥27,273
B) ¥31,818
C) ¥36,364
D) ¥44,000
E) ¥46,467

Question 69

Floating exchange rates can also be referred to as ________exchange rates.

A) flexible
B) real
C) fixed
D) pegged
E) specialized

Question 70

The following two graphs depict the equilibrium price of a pound of grapes in California and West virginia, respectively. Assume the type and quality of the grapes being sold in the two states are identical. Further, assume grape sellers incur zero costs to transport grapes between the two states and there are no other barriers to trade. Use these graphs to answer the next questions





-Which of the following pairs of prices is consistent with the law of one price?

A) California price: $0.50; West Virginia price: $0.80
B) California price: $0.80; West Virginia price: $0.80
C) California price: $1.20; West Virginia price: $1.20
D) California price: $1.35; West Virginia price: $1.35
E) California price: $1.50; West Virginia price: $1.50

Question 71

If the theory of purchasing power parity holds, then how much does an Egyptian tapestry cost in the United States if the same tapestry sells for 15,000 Egyptian pounds in Egypt and the exchange rate is $0.14 per Egyptian pound?

A) $12,000
B) $2,100
C) $107,143
D) $15,000
E) $3,148

Question 72

According to the law of _____, after accounting for transportation costs and trade barriers, identical goods in different locations must sell for the same price.

A) supply
B) demand
C) one price
D) currency equivocation
E) diminishing marginal product

Question 73

_________exchange rates are exchange rates that are fixed at a certain level through the actions of a government.

A) Variable
B) Flexible
C) Pegged
D) Speculated
E) Real

Question 74

The national government or central bank of country X might take steps to purposefully depreciate its currency because

A) country X wants its currency to command more respect from international news reporters.
B) consumers in country X would be able to purchase more goods from producers in country Y.
C) producers in country X would be able to sell more goods to consumers in country Y.
D) a depreciated currency would benefit both consumers and producers in country X.
E) an appreciated currency would harm both consumers and producers in country Y.

Question 75

The following two graphs depict the equilibrium price of a pound of flax seed in Kentucky and West virginia, respectively. Assume the type and quality of the flax seed being sold in the two states are identical. Further, assume flax seed sellers incur zero costs to transport flax seed between the two states and that there are no other barriers to trade. Use these graphs to answer the next questions




-Suppose the price of a pound of flax seed in West Virginia is currently $1.00. The law of one price suggests that because the price of a pound of flax seed is $1.20 in Kentucky, the price of a pound of flax seed will be_______ in West Virginia after sellers adjust their supplies in both markets.

A) $1.20
B) $1.00
C) $0.80
D) between $1.20 and $1.00
E) between $1.00 and $0.80

Question 76

Suppose market forces outside of the control of the Chinese government are causing the price of Chinese yuan in terms of Japanese yen to rise. In order to maintain the current value of the yuan, the Chinese government must

A) file a pegging application with one of the three international currency-management agencies.
B) ban Chinese firms from hiring Japanese workers.
C) use tax incentives to encourage Chinese firms to hire more Japanese workers.
D) get official approval from the World Trade Organization.
E) buy yen with newly created yuan.

Question 77

Assuming the theory of purchasing power parity holds, if the exchange rate between the United States and Europe is $1.33 per euro, then how much does a 35 euro bottle of French champagne cost in U.S. dollars?

A) $26.60
B) $46.55
C) $35.00
D) $3.80
E) $38.99

Question 78

The following two graphs depict the equilibrium price of a pound of flax seed in Kentucky and West virginia, respectively. Assume the type and quality of the flax seed being sold in the two states are identical. Further, assume flax seed sellers incur zero costs to transport flax seed between the two states and that there are no other barriers to trade. Use these graphs to answer the next questions





-Suppose the price of a pound of flax seed is currently $1.20 in both Kentucky and West Virginia. Further, suppose there is a decrease in demand for flax seed in Kentucky but not in West Virginia. Before flax seed sellers are able to adjust the relative quantity of flax seed supplied in the two states, the decrease in demand causes the equilibrium price of a pound of flax seed in Kentucky to change by $0.20. The law of one price suggests that the price of a pound of flax seed will be______ in West Virginia after sellers adjust the relative quantity of flax seed supplied in the two states.

A) $1.00
B) between $1.20 and $1.00
C) between $1.00 and $0.80
D) less than $0.80
E) higher than $1.20

Question 79

If the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (the Peruvian central bank) were to take steps to devalue the sol (the Peruvian currency) in foreign currency markets, the Peruvian aggregate demand curve would ______in the short run, and the Peruvian short-run aggregate supply curve would ____in the long run.

A) not change; not change
B) not change; shift leftward
C) shift rightward; not change
D) shift rightward; shift leftward
E) shift leftward; shift rightward

Question 80

Pegged exchange rates can also be referred to as ____exchange rates.

A) variable
B) fixed
C) flexible
D) specialized
E) nominal