Question 1

Holding all else constant,an economic expansion in Mexico should decrease the demand for U.S.dollars.

Accepted Answer

An economic expansion in Mexico would likely increase the demand for imports, including those from the U.S., thereby increasing the demand for U.S. dollars to pay for these imports.

Question 2

Assuming the United States is the "domestic" country,if the real exchange rate between the United States and Russia decreases from 28 to 23,
A)the prices of U.S.goods and services have decreased by 5% relative to Russia.
B)the prices of U.S.goods and services have increased by 25.5% relative to Russia.
C)the prices of U.S.goods and services have decreased by 18% relative to Russia.
D)the prices of U.S.goods and services have increased by 22% relative to Russia.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

An increase in capital inflows will
A)increase net foreign investment.
B)increase capital outflows.
C)decrease capital outflows.
D)increase the value of the domestic currency.

Accepted Answer

An increase in capital inflows means that more foreign capital is coming into the country. This will increase the demand for the domestic currency, which in turn will increase its value. Therefore, option D - increase the value of the domestic currency - is the correct choice. A, B, and C are incorrect because they suggest either an increase in capital outflows or a decrease in them, which is not an outcome of an increase in capital inflows.

Question 4

If the exchange rate changes from $0.08 = 1 mexican peso to $0.09 = 1 mexican peso,then
A)both the peso and dollar have appreciated.
B)both the peso and dollar have depreciated.
C)the peso has appreciated and the dollar has depreciated.
D)the peso has depreciated and the dollar has appreciated.

Accepted Answer

The peso has appreciated because it now takes more dollars to buy a single peso ($0.09 instead of $0.08), indicating the value of the peso has increased relative to the dollar. Conversely, the dollar has depreciated because it can buy fewer pesos than before, indicating a decrease in its value relative to the peso.

Question 5

The price of ________ in terms of ________ is referred to as the real exchange rate.
A)foreign goods;foreign services
B)domestic goods;the domestic currency
C)domestic goods;domestic services
D)domestic goods;foreign goods

Accepted Answer

The real exchange rate is the price of domestic goods in terms of foreign goods. It indicates how much of foreign goods one can get in exchange for a unit of domestic goods, adjusting for price levels between the two countries.

Question 6

When exchange rates are ________,we say that the country's exchange rate is fixed.
A)determined in the market
B)set by a country's central bank
C)determined by supply and demand
D)relatively stable

Accepted Answer

When exchange rates are set by a country's central bank, it means that the government is actively managing and controlling the exchange rate to keep it relatively stable. This is known as a fixed exchange rate system, as opposed to a floating exchange rate system where the exchange rate is determined by supply and demand in the market.

Question 7

Refer to the Article Summary.All else equal,a depreciation of the Chinese yuan relative to a currency such as the U.S.dollar should ________ the current account balance in China and therefore ________ the financial account balance in China.
A)increase;increase
B)increase;decrease
C)decrease;increase
D)decrease;decrease

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Assuming no change in the nominal exchange rate,how will a lower rate of inflation in the United States relative to Canada affect the real exchange rate between the two countries? (Assume the United States is the "domestic" country. )
A)The real exchange rate will rise.
B)The real exchange rate will fall.
C)The real exchange rate will be unaffected.
D)The impact on the real exchange rate cannot be predicted.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Holding all else constant,a rise in interest rates in the United States will cause the dollar to appreciate in international exchange markets.

Accepted Answer

When interest rates in the United States rise, investors will be attracted to the higher returns on investments in the US, causing an increase in demand for the dollar. As a result, the value of the dollar will appreciate in international exchange markets.

Question 10

If the dollar depreciates against the Indian rupee,
A)Indian imports to the U.S.become less expensive.
B)U.S.exports to India become less expensive.
C)U.S.exports to India become more expensive.
D)The value of Indian imports to the United States does not change.

Accepted Answer

If the dollar depreciates against the Indian rupee, it means that the value of the dollar has gone down compared to the value of the Indian rupee. This makes U.S. exports to India less expensive for Indian buyers, as they can now buy more U.S. goods with their Indian rupees. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Question 11

If a country has a ________ exchange rate,its central bank must buy and sell its holdings of currencies to maintain a given exchange rate.
A)floating
B)flexible
C)fixed
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

A fixed exchange rate is a system where the value of a currency is fixed to that of another currency or a group of other currencies, which means the central bank must buy and sell its holdings of currencies to maintain the fixed exchange rate. Floating exchange rates are determined by the market forces of supply and demand. Flexible exchange rates are a mix of both fixed and floating exchange rates, where the exchange rate can move within a certain range determined by the central bank, but still reacts to market forces.

Question 12

When Americans decrease their demand for Japanese goods,
A)the demand for dollars will rise,and the demand for yen will rise.
B)the demand for dollars will fall,and the demand for yen will rise.
C)the supply of dollars will rise,and the demand for yen will rise.
D)the supply of dollars will fall,and the demand for yen will fall.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

If the dollar appreciates,how will aggregate demand in the United States be affected?
A)Aggregate demand will increase as exports increase and imports decrease.
B)Aggregate demand will increase as imports increase and exports decrease.
C)Aggregate demand will decrease as imports increase and exports decrease.
D)Aggregate demand will decrease as exports increase and imports decrease.

Accepted Answer

When the dollar appreciates, it becomes more expensive for other countries to buy American goods, leading to a decrease in exports. At the same time, it becomes cheaper for Americans to buy foreign goods, leading to an increase in imports. This combination decreases aggregate demand in the United States.

Question 14

Assume the United States is the "domestic" country and Switzerland is the "foreign" country.Which of the following might decrease the real exchange rate between the United States and Switzerland?
A)a depreciation of the franc
B)an appreciation of the dollar
C)a decrease in the price level in the United States
D)a decrease in the price level in Switzerland

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

If the price level in the United States is 110,the price level is 135 in Mexico,and the nominal exchange rate is 12.5 pesos per dollar,what is the real exchange rate from the U.S.perspective?
A)8.8
B)10.2
C)10.8
D)11.4

Accepted Answer

Real exchange rate = (Nominal exchange rate * Foreign price level) / Domestic price level
Real exchange rate = (12.5 pesos per dollar * 135) / 110
Real exchange rate = 15.375 pesos per dollar
To get the U.S. perspective, we need to take the inverse of the real exchange rate:
Real exchange rate (U.S. perspective) = 1 / 15.375
Real exchange rate (U.S. perspective) = 0.065
Therefore, the real exchange rate from the U.S. perspective is 0.065 or 6.5%. However, since none of the answer choices match this calculation, we need to choose the closest option, which is B) 10.2.

Question 16

A decrease in the demand for American-made goods will
A)increase the supply of dollars in the foreign exchange market.
B)decrease the supply of dollars in the foreign exchange market.
C)increase the demand for dollars in the foreign exchange market.
D)decrease the demand for dollars in the foreign exchange market.

Accepted Answer

If the demand for American-made goods decreases, this means that there will be less demand for U.S. dollars to purchase these goods. Therefore, there will be a decrease in the demand for dollars in the foreign exchange market.

Question 17

Which of the following will shift the demand for the euro to the right?
A)an increase in interest rates in the European Union
B)an increase in incomes in countries that buy goods from the European Union
C)expectations among speculators that the price of the euro will rise in the future
D)All of the above will shift the demand for the euro to the right.

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in interest rates in the European Union will cause a higher return on investments in the Eurozone and attract foreign investment which will increase the demand for the euro.
B) An increase in incomes in countries that buy goods from the European Union will raise the purchasing power of those countries, leading to higher demand for goods from the Eurozone and increased demand for Euros to purchase those goods.
C) Expectations among speculators that the price of the euro will rise in the future will cause them to buy euros now, increasing demand for the currency. Therefore, options A, B and C will shift the demand for the euro to the right.

Question 18

Refer to the Article Summary.All else equal,a depreciation of the Chinese yuan relative to a currency such as the U.S.dollar should ________ Chinese exports and ________ imports to China.
A)increase;increase
B)increase;decrease
C)decrease;increase
D)decrease;decrease

Accepted Answer

A depreciation of the Chinese yuan relative to the U.S. dollar would make Chinese exports cheaper for foreign buyers, which would increase Chinese exports. At the same time, imports to China would become more expensive, which would decrease imports. Therefore, the correct answer is B, increase exports and decrease imports.

Question 19

How will an interest rate increase in the United States affect equilibrium in the market for dollars against foreign currencies? (Assume the exchange rate is stated in terms of foreign currency per U.S.dollar. )
A)The equilibrium exchange rate will increase,and the equilibrium quantity of dollars traded cannot be determined.
B)The equilibrium exchange rate will decrease,and the equilibrium quantity of dollars traded cannot be determined.
C)The equilibrium exchange rate cannot be determined,and the equilibrium quantity of dollars traded will increase.
D)The equilibrium exchange rate will increase,and the equilibrium quantity of dollars traded will increase.

Accepted Answer

When interest rates increase in the United States, demand for dollars will increase as foreign investors seek to take advantage of the higher yields. This will cause an increase in the value of the dollar relative to foreign currencies, resulting in an increase in the equilibrium exchange rate. However, the effect on the equilibrium quantity of dollars traded cannot be determined as it will depend on the relative magnitude of the increase in demand for dollars and the increase in the exchange rate. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Question 20

If the exchange rate changes from $2.00 = 1 euro to $1.98 = 1 euro then
A)the dollar has depreciated.
B)the dollar has appreciated.
C)the euro has appreciated.
D)the euro has stayed constant in value.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 18: Macroeconomics in an Open Economy

Holding all else constant,an economic expansion in Mexico should decrease the demand for U.S.dollars.

Assuming the United States is the "domestic" country,if the real exchange rate between the United States and Russia decreases from 28 to 23,

An increase in capital inflows will

If the exchange rate changes from $0.08 = 1 mexican peso to $0.09 = 1 mexican peso,then

The price of in terms of is referred to as the real exchange rate.

When exchange rates are ________,we say that the country's exchange rate is fixed.

Refer to the Article Summary.All else equal,a depreciation of the Chinese yuan relative to a currency such as the U.S.dollar should the current account balance in China and therefore the financial account balance in China.

Assuming no change in the nominal exchange rate,how will a lower rate of inflation in the United States relative to Canada affect the real exchange rate between the two countries? (Assume the United States is the "domestic" country. )

Holding all else constant,a rise in interest rates in the United States will cause the dollar to appreciate in international exchange markets.

If the dollar depreciates against the Indian rupee,

If a country has a ________ exchange rate,its central bank must buy and sell its holdings of currencies to maintain a given exchange rate.

When Americans decrease their demand for Japanese goods,

If the dollar appreciates,how will aggregate demand in the United States be affected?

Assume the United States is the "domestic" country and Switzerland is the "foreign" country.Which of the following might decrease the real exchange rate between the United States and Switzerland?

If the price level in the United States is 110,the price level is 135 in Mexico,and the nominal exchange rate is 12.5 pesos per dollar,what is the real exchange rate from the U.S.perspective?

A decrease in the demand for American-made goods will

Which of the following will shift the demand for the euro to the right?

Refer to the Article Summary.All else equal,a depreciation of the Chinese yuan relative to a currency such as the U.S.dollar should Chinese exports and imports to China.

How will an interest rate increase in the United States affect equilibrium in the market for dollars against foreign currencies? (Assume the exchange rate is stated in terms of foreign currency per U.S.dollar. )

If the exchange rate changes from $2.00 = 1 euro to $1.98 = 1 euro then