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


Posted April 18th, 2010 by admin 2 Comments »
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