Multiple Choice
(Figure: Central Bank Balance Sheet) All points on the floating line are so named because:
A) at every point on the line, the supply of money is equal to bond holdings so that reserves are equal to zero.
B) at every point above the line, the exchange rate floats.
C) at every point below the line, the exchange rate is backed 100% by reserves.
D) exchange rates can only float if the economy is "on" the floating line.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q110: When the backing ratio is higher, the
Q111: If investors are aware of problems, they
Q112: Consider an economy with a fixed exchange
Q113: Expected depreciation threatens a peg because of
Q114: The likelihood of an exchange rate crisis
Q116: Assume the money supply is backed by
Q117: A recent phenomenon is the tendency of
Q118: Aruba pegs its currency (the Aruban florin)
Q119: (Table: Central Bank Balance Sheet) From the
Q120: Whenever the market believes there will be