ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TRADE EXCHANGE AND INTERDEPENDENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a benefit of a fixed exchange rate regime?
A
certainty about the value of the domestic currency
B
commitment to inflationary policies
C
no need for foreign exchange reserves
D
allows for unrestricted use of monetary policy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fixed exchange rate helps to ensure the smooth flow of money from one country to another. It helps smaller and less developed countries to attract foreign investment. It also helps the smaller countries to avoid devaluation of their currency and keep inflation stable.

Detailed explanation-2: -The advantages of a fixed exchange rate include: Providing greater certainty for importers and exporters, therefore encouraging more international trade and investment. Helping the government maintain low inflation, which can have positive long-term effects such as keeping down interest rates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Advantages of Fixed Exchange Rate System It ensures stability in foreign exchange that encourages foreign trade. There is a stability in the value of currency which protects it from market fluctuations. It promotes foreign investment for the country. It helps in maintaining stable inflation rates in an economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a fixed exchange rate system, a country’s central bank typically uses an open market mechanism and is committed at all times to buy and/or sell its currency at a fixed price in order to maintain its pegged ratio and, hence, the stable value of its currency in relation to the reference to which it is pegged.

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