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What defines the equilibrium exchange rate?
What defines the equilibrium exchange rate?
A home currency depreciation means the home currency has become less valuable compared to foreign currencies.
A home currency depreciation means the home currency has become less valuable compared to foreign currencies.
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What triggers the demand for foreign currency?
What triggers the demand for foreign currency?
The demand for foreign goods, services, and financial assets.
The _____ exchange rate occurs when the demand for foreign goods increases, leading to higher prices for foreign currency in local terms.
The _____ exchange rate occurs when the demand for foreign goods increases, leading to higher prices for foreign currency in local terms.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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What is a potential outcome of a government printing money to pay off a large debt?
What is a potential outcome of a government printing money to pay off a large debt?
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Political stability can attract more foreign investment.
Political stability can attract more foreign investment.
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What typically happens to interest rates during an economic recession?
What typically happens to interest rates during an economic recession?
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The difference between the monetary value of a nation’s exports and imports is known as the __________.
The difference between the monetary value of a nation’s exports and imports is known as the __________.
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Match the following economic terms with their definitions:
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What effect does a higher current account deficit typically have on a country's currency?
What effect does a higher current account deficit typically have on a country's currency?
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An increase in exports can lead to a depreciation of a country's currency.
An increase in exports can lead to a depreciation of a country's currency.
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How does an economic recession affect the flow of money in and out of a country?
How does an economic recession affect the flow of money in and out of a country?
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What formula is used to calculate currency depreciation?
What formula is used to calculate currency depreciation?
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When the value of a currency decreases, it is referred to as currency appreciation.
When the value of a currency decreases, it is referred to as currency appreciation.
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If the euro's value changes from $0.64 to $0.68, what is the percentage appreciation of the euro?
If the euro's value changes from $0.64 to $0.68, what is the percentage appreciation of the euro?
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An increase in interest rates can make a currency more ______ for foreign investors.
An increase in interest rates can make a currency more ______ for foreign investors.
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Which factor does NOT directly affect exchange rates?
Which factor does NOT directly affect exchange rates?
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Foreign investors are more likely to invest in countries with high government debt.
Foreign investors are more likely to invest in countries with high government debt.
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What happens to a currency when there is a fear of a debt default?
What happens to a currency when there is a fear of a debt default?
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What typically happens if speculators believe the Euro will fall?
What typically happens if speculators believe the Euro will fall?
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Government intervention can lead to a currency appreciating against others.
Government intervention can lead to a currency appreciating against others.
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What is the role of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) in influencing the yuan's value?
What is the role of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) in influencing the yuan's value?
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The mood of investors is generally lifted when the _______ market rises.
The mood of investors is generally lifted when the _______ market rises.
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Match each exchange rate system with its description:
Match each exchange rate system with its description:
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What is a possible impact of a rising domestic stock market?
What is a possible impact of a rising domestic stock market?
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In a Fixed Exchange Rate System, the market primarily determines exchange rates.
In a Fixed Exchange Rate System, the market primarily determines exchange rates.
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Why might a government want to keep its currency artificially low?
Why might a government want to keep its currency artificially low?
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What is a depreciation of a currency?
What is a depreciation of a currency?
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Under a fixed exchange rate system, currency values can fluctuate freely based on market demand.
Under a fixed exchange rate system, currency values can fluctuate freely based on market demand.
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What is a managed float exchange rate system sometimes referred to as?
What is a managed float exchange rate system sometimes referred to as?
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A discrete official reduction in the par value of a currency is called a __________.
A discrete official reduction in the par value of a currency is called a __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What happens to exports when the currency appreciates?
What happens to exports when the currency appreciates?
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Exchange controls are solely about allowing free market transactions of currencies.
Exchange controls are solely about allowing free market transactions of currencies.
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What is the primary purpose of central bank intervention in foreign exchange markets?
What is the primary purpose of central bank intervention in foreign exchange markets?
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What is one primary goal of foreign exchange intervention?
What is one primary goal of foreign exchange intervention?
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A currency's value is only affected by its current supply.
A currency's value is only affected by its current supply.
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Name one factor that affects exchange rates.
Name one factor that affects exchange rates.
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Central Bank _____ is crucial for maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market.
Central Bank _____ is crucial for maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market.
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Match the following influences on currency value with their descriptions:
Match the following influences on currency value with their descriptions:
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Which statement describes expectations in relation to currency?
Which statement describes expectations in relation to currency?
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Foreign exchange intervention is always effective and responsible.
Foreign exchange intervention is always effective and responsible.
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What could happen if the effects of foreign exchange intervention are permanent?
What could happen if the effects of foreign exchange intervention are permanent?
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Study Notes
Exchange Rates Overview
- Exchange rates are the market-clearing prices that balance the supply and demand for foreign currency.
Equilibrium Exchange Rates
- Foreign Currency Demand is derived from the demand for a foreign country's goods, services, and financial assets.
- Example: Americans demand German goods, requiring them to convert US dollars to Euros.
- Foreign Currency Supply is derived from the foreign country's demand for local goods.
- Example: Germans demand US goods, requiring them to convert Euros to US dollars.
- Equilibrium Exchange Rate occurs when the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded of a foreign currency at a specific local price.
How Exchange Rates Change
- Increased demand for foreign goods leads to an increase in the price of the foreign currency. Conversely, decreased demand leads to a decrease in the price.
Home Currency Depreciation
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Foreign currency becomes more valuable compared to the home currency.
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The foreign currency appreciates (increases in value) against the home currency.
Calculating Depreciation/Appreciation
- Depreciation: (Old value - New value)/Old value = % Depreciation
- Example: If euro value changes from 0.64to0.64 to 0.64to0.68, depreciation is (0.64-0.68)/0.64 = -6.25%
- Appreciation: (New Value - Old Value)/Old Value = % Appreciation
- Example: If euro value changes from 0.64to0.64 to 0.64to0.68, appreciation is (0.68-0.64)/0.64 = 6.25%
Factors Affecting Exchange Rates
- Inflation Rates: Countries with lower inflation tend to see their currency strengthen as its purchasing power is higher relative to other currencies.
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Interest Rates: Higher interest rates make a country's currency more attractive to investors seeking higher returns, leading to increased demand and a higher currency value.
- "Hot Money": This refers to the rapid flow of money into a high-interest country.
- Government/Public Debt: Countries with large public debts are less attractive to foreign investors, potentially leading to a weaker currency as investors sell bonds, potentially leading to devaluation.
- Political Stability: Countries with greater political stability tend to attract more foreign investment, leading to a stronger currency. Conversely, instability may result in a weaker currency as investors are cautious.
- Economic Recession: During a recession, interest rates typically fall, prompting a flow of money out of the country to countries with higher interest rates. This can cause the country's currency to weaken.
- Terms of Trade: This is the difference between the value of exports and imports. Improvement in terms of trade (exports increase relative to imports) tends to strengthen the currency due to higher demand.
- Current Account Deficits: Countries with large current account deficits (spending more on imports than earning from exports) may see their currencies weaken as there's an outflow of funds to pay for imports.
- Confidence and Speculation: Political events, commodity price changes, or market sentiment can cause fluctuations in exchange rates as speculators adjust their decisions based on future expectations.
- Government Intervention: Governments sometimes intervene in the forex market to keep their currency's value artificially low (e.g. China).
Exchange Rate Management Systems
- Flexible (Floating) System: Market forces determine exchange rates.
- Fixed System: Governments manage exchange rates and limit fluctuations.
- Managed Float System: A combination of flexible and fixed systems.
- Exchange Controls: Governments monopolize currency markets.
Role of Central Banks
- Exchange Rate Role: Central banks manage and intervene in the foreign exchange markets to affect the currency's value in ways they consider beneficial.
- Intervention Effects: Central bank intervention can be ineffective or even counterproductive.
- Currency Appreciation: Increased domestic prices are relative to foreign prices, making exports less competitive and imports more attractive.
- Currency Depreciation: Decreased domestic prices are relative to foreign prices, making exports more competitive and imports less attractive.
Expectations and Central Bank Behavior
- Key factors affecting exchange rates include: current events, current supply & demand, expectations of future exchange rates, and sound economic policies.
- Central Bank Reputation: Central Bank reputations and a commitment to transparent rules and policy goals influence exchange rates.
- Central Bank Independence: Central bank autonomy from governmental influence is important for credible and reliable policies, impacting currency values.
- Currency Boards: A Currency Board is typically required to maintain reserves of the underlying foreign currency for fixed-rate exchange policies.
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This quiz covers the basics of exchange rates, including equilibrium exchange rates and how they fluctuate based on market demand and supply. Understanding these concepts is essential for grasping how currencies interact in the global economy.
