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What is the primary reason for the high adoption of the dollar as the main currency in trade and finance?
What is the primary reason for the high adoption of the dollar as the main currency in trade and finance?
How does a 1 percent rise in the dollar typically affect global trade?
How does a 1 percent rise in the dollar typically affect global trade?
What is a direct consequence of rising dollar value for borrowers in other countries?
What is a direct consequence of rising dollar value for borrowers in other countries?
Which of the following countries is indicated to already be in a crisis due to economic conditions?
Which of the following countries is indicated to already be in a crisis due to economic conditions?
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What impact is likely to occur as the FED raises interest rates?
What impact is likely to occur as the FED raises interest rates?
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Which of the following economic issues are low-income borrower countries facing?
Which of the following economic issues are low-income borrower countries facing?
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What was the status of the euro and yen in relation to the dollar recently?
What was the status of the euro and yen in relation to the dollar recently?
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What is a possible effect of tightening credit conditions on the dollar-based financial system?
What is a possible effect of tightening credit conditions on the dollar-based financial system?
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Which statement best illustrates the impact of higher wages in rich countries on the cost of living?
Which statement best illustrates the impact of higher wages in rich countries on the cost of living?
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What is a potential consequence of countries like Russia and China seeking to build an alternative currency system?
What is a potential consequence of countries like Russia and China seeking to build an alternative currency system?
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What role do interest rates play in influencing the global economy as highlighted in the context?
What role do interest rates play in influencing the global economy as highlighted in the context?
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What is indicated about China’s economic situation in relation to foreign capital as of mid-2022?
What is indicated about China’s economic situation in relation to foreign capital as of mid-2022?
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The adjusted Big Mac index serves to illustrate what economic principle?
The adjusted Big Mac index serves to illustrate what economic principle?
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What impact does the Federal Reserve's tightening of policy have on the global economy?
What impact does the Federal Reserve's tightening of policy have on the global economy?
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What has been a major challenge for Russia in maintaining its economy amid foreign exchange reserves?
What has been a major challenge for Russia in maintaining its economy amid foreign exchange reserves?
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What does increased demand for oil, gas, and coal indicate about the global market?
What does increased demand for oil, gas, and coal indicate about the global market?
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What effect might digital currencies issued by central banks have on the status of global currencies?
What effect might digital currencies issued by central banks have on the status of global currencies?
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Which currency system allows for occasional central bank intervention while market forces primarily dictate the currency's value?
Which currency system allows for occasional central bank intervention while market forces primarily dictate the currency's value?
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What is a notable characteristic of a free-floating currency system?
What is a notable characteristic of a free-floating currency system?
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Which of the following currencies most likely operates under a semi/fully-fixed currency system?
Which of the following currencies most likely operates under a semi/fully-fixed currency system?
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What is the primary reason for Europe's discontent with the dollar's status in international finance?
What is the primary reason for Europe's discontent with the dollar's status in international finance?
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Which currency might gain global significance due to its aspirations and potential convertibility issues?
Which currency might gain global significance due to its aspirations and potential convertibility issues?
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Which exchange rate system prominently features the government's intervention at times resulting in an 'official' rate?
Which exchange rate system prominently features the government's intervention at times resulting in an 'official' rate?
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How does the managed floating exchange rate system primarily determine the currency value?
How does the managed floating exchange rate system primarily determine the currency value?
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Study Notes
Commercial Aviation
- A plane introduced in the 1930s changed commercial aviation: Douglas DC-3
Pandemic Shutdown
- Carnival cruise line had 38 ships out of service
Ship Size Issues
- Large ships have problems like being too big for some destinations
Global Finance
- Money is defined as a generally accepted medium of exchange enabling trade without barter.
- It's also a store of value used as a medium of exchange.
- Coins and banknotes are a medium of exchange, along with written/printed/electronic ownership records.
- Coins are valued by their metal content as representative tokens.
- Paper money represents ownership, from ancient China to modern times.
- Digital currency is an information-based form of exchange.
- All these forms of money rely on a shared value consensus.
Types of Money
- Commodity money: Gold/silver coins, shells, grain, or items of agreed value (e.g., the gold standard).
- Token money: Coins or paper exchangeable for gold or silver at their face value.
Potosi and Silver
- Potosi, Bolivia, was a significant city for capitalism, supplying the primary ingredient—silver.
- Spanish conquest led to aggressive campaigns and enslavement for silver mining and refining from Potosi mountains
- Increased Spanish colonial power.
- Influenced global economies, transitioning from barter to cash-based systems.
- Increased trade with China and other Asian countries
- Now a source of lithium for modern batteries (e.g. electric cars)
Banks and Central Banks
- The Bank of England was a model for later central banks, formed in 1694.
- Central banks play major roles in regulating finances.
- They raise money for the government.
- The Federal Reserve (FED) was created in response to the 1907 financial crisis, in 1913.
Other Central Banks
- The Bank of Canada was established in 1935, in response to the Great Depression and adjusting Canada's finance system.
1967 Bank Act Revision
- Relaxed interest rate restrictions, helping banks enter mortgage markets.
Euro Introduction
- The adoption of the euro as a common currency in the European Union in 1999
- The euro has faced challenges maintaining its value.
Currency Systems
- Free-floating currency: Exchange rates based on market forces (supply and demand)
- Managed floating currency: The government's central bank has some influence on exchange rates, but market forces still drive value..
- Semi-fixed currency (crawling peg): Central banks peg the value of one or more currencies and intervene when exchange rates move outside acceptable bands.
- Fully-fixed currency (currency board): Domestic currency is pegged to another, typically supported by enough foreign reserve currency.
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Test your knowledge on the evolution of commercial aviation, focusing on the Douglas DC-3. Additionally, explore the dynamics of global finance, including the definitions and types of money, from traditional coins to digital currency. This quiz covers key aspects of both industries in detail.
