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Saudi Arabia Pegs Its Currency (The Riyal, or SAR) to the U.S

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Saudi Arabia pegs its currency (the riyal, or SAR) to the U.S. dollar. Currently, the exchange rate is SAR3.75 = $US1. Suppose that the Saudi Arabian money multiplier is 1. How does the Saudi Arabian central bank maintain the pegged exchange rate of SAR3.75 = $US1?


A) It sells dollars (for Saudi riyals) in foreign exchange markets whenever the SAR-$US rate falls below SAR3.75 = $US1.
B) It buys dollars (with Saudi riyals) in foreign exchange markets whenever the SAR-$US rate rises above SAR3.75 = $US1.
C) It sells Saudi riyals (for dollars) in foreign exchange markets whenever the SAR-/$US rate rises above SAR3.75 = $US1.
D) It buys Saudi riyals (with dollars) in foreign exchange markets whenever the SAR-$US rate rises above SAR3.75 = $US1.

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