How does the government’s decision to run a budget surplus affect the market for foreign-currency exchange?


Currency Exchange
John asked:


Assuming the world interest rate remains the same at 3%, the increase in the budget surplus will lead to:

I. An increase in the demand for dollars
II. An increase in the supply of dollars
III. An increase in the quantity of net exports
IV. Appreciation of the dollar

A. I and IV only

B. I, II, III, and IV

C. II, III, and IV only

D. II and III only

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2 Responses to “How does the government’s decision to run a budget surplus affect the market for foreign-currency exchange?”

  1. Umer Nasim Says:

    The answer is “A. I and IV only” Umer Nasim

  2. Jurij-EU Says:

    “II” is false, so B,C and D are false too.

    A. I and IV only - this is right answer. Jurij-EU

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