BUS 322 CH 15

11) When the exchange rate for the euro changes from $1.00 to $1.20, then, holding everything else constant, the euro has A) appreciated and German cars sold in the United States become more expensive. B) appreciated and German cars sold in the United States become less expensive. C) depreciated and American wheat sold in Germany becomes more expensive. D) depreciated and American wheat sold in Germany becomes less expensive.

A

14) The theory of purchasing power parity is a theory of how exchange rates are determined in A) the long run. B) the short run. C) both A and B of the above. D) none of the above.

A

15) The ________ states that exchange rates between any two currencies will adjust to reflect changes in the price levels of the two countries. A) theory of purchasing power parity B) law of one price C) theory of money neutrality D) quantity theory of money

A

21) In the short run, the quantity of dollars supplied (deposits, bonds, equities) is A) fixed with respect to the exchange rate. B) quite volatile and difficult to model in a supply-demand framework. C) typically following the business cycle (procyclical). D) is best represented with a horizontal supply curve.

A

26) If the inflation rate in the United States is higher than that in Germany and productivity is growing at a slower rate in the United States than it is in Germany, in the long run, A) the euro should appreciate relative to the dollar. B) the euro should depreciate relative to the dollar. C) there should be no change in the euro price of dollars. D) it is not clear what will happen to the euro price of dollars.

A

29) When François the Foreigner considers the expected return on dollar deposits in terms of foreign currency, the expected return must be adjusted for A) any expected appreciation or depreciation of the dollar. B) the interest rates on foreign deposits. C) both A and B of the above. D) neither A nor B of the above.

A

8) If the dollar appreciates from 0.8 euros per dollar to 1.2 euros per dollar, the euro depreciates from ________ dollars to ________ dollars per euro. A) 1.25; 0.83 B) 0.83; 1.25 C) 0.67; 1.50 D) 1.50; 0.67

A

13) The starting point for understanding how exchange rates are determined is a simple idea called ________, which states that if two countries produce an identical good, the price of the good should be the same throughout the world no matter which country produces it. A) Gresham's law B) the law of one price C) purchasing power parity D) arbitrage

B

28) The theory of asset demand suggests that the most important factor affecting the demand for domestic and foreign deposits is A) the level of trade and capital flows. B) the expected return on these assets relative to one another. C) the liquidity of these assets relative to one another. D) the riskiness of these assets relative to one another.

B

3) When the value of the British pound changes from $1.50 to $1.25, the pound has ________ and the dollar has ________. A) appreciated; appreciated B) depreciated; appreciated C) appreciated; depreciated D) depreciated; depreciated

B

4) When the value of the dollar changes from £0.50 to £0.75, the pound has ________ and the dollar has ________. A) appreciated; appreciated B) depreciated; appreciated C) appreciated; depreciated D) depreciated; depreciated

B

5) When the exchange rate changes from 1.0 euros to the dollar to 1.2 euros to the dollar, the euro has ________ and the dollar has ________. A) appreciated; appreciated B) depreciated; appreciated C) appreciated; depreciated D) depreciated; depreciated

B

1) American firms became less competitive compared to foreign firms during the 1980s because A) the quality and productivity of American workers declined. B) foreign firms were younger than American firms and as a result had more modern facilities that made use of the latest technology. C) the U.S. dollar became worth more in terms of foreign currencies. D) the U.S. dollar became worth less in terms of foreign currencies.

C

10) If the dollar appreciates relative to the Swiss franc, A) Swiss chocolate will become more expensive in the United States. B) American computers will become less expensive in Switzerland. C) Swiss chocolate will become cheaper in the United States. D) both A and B of the above will happen.

C

12) When the exchange rate for the euro changes from $1.20 to $1.00, then, holding everything else constant, the euro has A) appreciated and German cars sold in the United States become more expensive. B) appreciated and German cars sold in the United States become less expensive. C) depreciated and American wheat sold in Germany becomes more expensive. D) depreciated and American wheat sold in Germany becomes less expensive.

C

17) In the long run, a rise in a country's price level (relative to the foreign price level) causes its currency to ________, while a rise in the country's relative productivity causes its currency to ________. A) appreciate; appreciate B) appreciate; depreciate C) depreciate; appreciate D) depreciate; depreciate

C

20) The theory of purchasing power parity cannot fully explain exchange rate movements because A) all goods are identical even if produced in different countries. B) monetary policy differs across countries. C) some goods are not traded between countries. D) fiscal policy differs across countries.

C

22) Increased demand for a country's ________ causes its currency to appreciate in the long run, while increased demand for ________ causes its currency to depreciate.

C

25) Lower tariffs and quotas cause a country's currency to ________ in the ________ run. A) depreciate; short B) appreciate; short C) depreciate; long D) appreciate; long

C

27) If the French demand for American exports rises at the same time that U.S. productivity rises relative to French productivity, then, in the long run, A) the euro should appreciate relative to the dollar. B) the dollar should depreciate relative to the euro. C) the dollar should appreciate relative to the euro. D) it is not clear whether the euro should appreciate or depreciate relative to the dollar.

C

30) The expected return on dollar deposits in terms of foreign currency is the ________ the interest rate on dollar deposits and the expected appreciation of the dollar. A) product of B) ratio of C) sum of D) difference in

C

6) When the exchange rate changes from 1.0 euros to the dollar to 0.8 euros to the dollar, the euro has ________ and the dollar has ________. A) appreciated; appreciated B) depreciated; appreciated C) appreciated; depreciated D) depreciated; depreciated

C

16) The theory of purchasing power parity states that exchange rates between any two currencies will adjust to reflect changes in A) the trade balances of the two countries. B) the current account balances of the two countries. C) fiscal policies of the two countries. D) the price levels of the two countries.

D

18) If the 2005 inflation rate in Britain is 6 percent, and the inflation rate in the U.S. is 4 percent, then the theory of purchasing power parity predicts that, during 2005, the value of the British pound in terms of U.S. dollars will A) rise by 10 percent. B) rise by 2 percent. C) fall by 10 percent. D) fall by 2 percent. E) do none of the above.

D

19) The theory of purchasing power parity cannot fully explain exchange rate movements because A) not all goods are identical in different countries. B) monetary policy differs across countries. C) some goods are not traded between countries. D) both A and C of the above. E) both B and C of the above.

D

2) A spot transaction in the foreign exchange market involves the A) exchange of exports and imports at a specified future date. B) exchange of bank deposits at a specified future date. C) immediate (within two days) exchange of exports and imports. D) immediate (within two days) exchange of bank deposits.

D

23) If the demand for ________ goods decreases relative to ________ goods, the domestic currency will depreciate. A) foreign; domestic B) foreign; foreign C) domestic; domestic D) domestic; foreign

D

24) Higher tariffs and quotas cause a country's currency to ________ in the ________ run. A) depreciate; short B) appreciate; short C) depreciate; long D) appreciate; long

D

7) If the dollar ________ from 1.2 euros per dollar to 0.8 euros per dollar, the euro ________ from 0.83 dollars to 1.25 dollars per euro. A) appreciates; appreciates B) appreciates; depreciates C) depreciates; depreciates D) depreciates; appreciates

D

9) If the dollar depreciates relative to the Swiss franc, A) Swiss chocolate will become more expensive in the United States. B) American computers will become less expensive in Switzerland. C) Swiss chocolate will become cheaper in the United States. D) both A and B of the above will happen.

D