6.2 - THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET
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What is the Foreign Exchange Market?
💡 Hint: Think about where you would go to exchange currencies.
What determines the exchange rate in a flexible system?
💡 Hint: Remember how prices are set in most markets.
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What is the primary function of the Foreign Exchange Market?
💡 Hint: Think about the items exchanged in this market.
True or False: A fixed exchange rate is determined by the market forces.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussions on types of exchange rates.
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Evaluate the long-term effects on a country's currency if the inflation rate is consistently higher than its trading partners over a decade.
💡 Hint: Consider how inflation affects prices and international competitiveness.
If the domestic interest rates fall while foreign rates rise, analyze the potential outcomes for the domestic currency.
💡 Hint: Focus on how investors react to interest rate changes.
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