Exchange Rates and the Balance of Payments (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What type of relationship exists between the exchange rate and balance of payments?
What type of relationship exists between the exchange rate and balance of payments?
Two-way dynamic
What critical risk occurs if downward pressure on currency persists under a fixed system?
What critical risk occurs if downward pressure on currency persists under a fixed system?
Foreign reserves deplete
When did Australia operate a managed flexible peg system?
When did Australia operate a managed flexible peg system?
Nov 1976-Dec 1983
What happens to the A$ when imports increase while exports remain constant?
What happens to the A$ when imports increase while exports remain constant?
Depreciates
In mid-2008, what happened to the A$ despite a large current account deficit?
In mid-2008, what happened to the A$ despite a large current account deficit?
Rose above US$0.95
How does appreciation affect Australian exports?
How does appreciation affect Australian exports?
More expensive abroad
What is a positive effect of depreciation on Australian exports?
What is a positive effect of depreciation on Australian exports?
Cheaper in foreign markets
According to 2023 RBA analysis, what may A$ depreciation actually do to net foreign liabilities?
According to 2023 RBA analysis, what may A$ depreciation actually do to net foreign liabilities?
Reduce them
How does appreciation affect the cost of servicing foreign debt?
How does appreciation affect the cost of servicing foreign debt?
Falls
What problem does excessive speculation create in foreign exchange markets?
What problem does excessive speculation create in foreign exchange markets?
Amplifies volatility