Multiple Choice
Figure 15.1 shows the market for the Swiss franc. In the figure, the initial demand for marks and supply of marks are depicted by D? and S? respectively.
Figure 15.1. The Market for the Swiss Franc
-Refer to Figure 15.1.Suppose that the United States increases its imports from Switzerland,resulting in a rise in the demand for francs from D? to D?.Under a floating exchange rate system,the new equilibrium exchange rate would be:
A) $0.40 per franc
B) $0.50 per franc
C) $0.60 per franc
D) $0.70 per franc
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