Floating exchange rates are ____ in the short run?
Correct answer: C. volatile
- A. stable
- B. predictable
- C. volatile
- D. depreciating
Explanation
Floating exchange rates can respond rapidly to capital flows, speculation, interest-rate changes and expectations, making them volatile in the short run. They are not necessarily always depreciating or predictable.
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