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The fixed exchange rate system collapsed primarily due to the pressures of inflation and economic imbalances among countries, which made it increasingly difficult to maintain fixed rates. As countries faced differing economic conditions, they struggled to keep their currencies pegged, leading to speculative attacks and a loss of confidence. Additionally, the U.S. dollar's convertibility into gold became unsustainable, culminating in the abandonment of the gold standard in the early 1970s, which ultimately led to the shift towards floating exchange rates.
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The collapse of the fixed-exchange-rate system led to what new system?
This led to a managed flexible-exchange-rate system with agreement among major countries that they would try to coordinate exchange rates based on price indexes.
Can international business operate more easily in a fixed exchange rate system or in a flexible exchange-rate syatem?
An international business will operate more easily in a fixed exchange rate system. Knowing what the equivalency of goods will allow for predetermined forecasting, however, a fixed rate decreases the opportunity for profits.
Advantages of a fixed rate of exchange?
A fixed exchange rate system is one where the value of the exchange rate is fixed to another currency. This means that the government have to intervene in the foreign exchange market to maintain the fixed rate. The equilibrium exchange rate may be either above or below the fixed rate. In Figure 1 below, the equilibrium is above the fixed rate. There is a shortage of the national currency at the fixed rate. This would normally force the equilibrium exchange rate upwards, but the rate is fixed and so cannot be allowed to move. To keep the exchange rate at the fixed rate the government will need to intervene. They will need to sell their own currency from their foreign exchange reserves and buy overseas currencies instead. This has the effect of shifting the supply curve to S2 and as a result, their foreign currency holdings will rise.
What is the difference in how the exchange rate reflects the supply and demand for the currency between a flexible-exchange rate system and a fixed-rate exchange system?
Fixed Exhange-Rate System: currency system in which governments try to keep the values of their currencies constant against one another Flexible Exchange- Rate System: allows the exchange rate to be determined by supply and demand. With a flexible exchange- rate system, exchange rates need not fall into any prespecified range.
What exchange rate system allows for fluctuations in currency values on a day-to-day basis?
A flexible exchange rate system allows for fluctuations in currency values on a day-to-day basis. Another kind of system would be a fixed exchange rate system.
The collapse of the fixed-exchange-rate system led to what new system?
This led to a managed flexible-exchange-rate system with agreement among major countries that they would try to coordinate exchange rates based on price indexes.
Can international business operate more easily in a fixed exchange rate system or in a flexible exchange-rate syatem?
An international business will operate more easily in a fixed exchange rate system. Knowing what the equivalency of goods will allow for predetermined forecasting, however, a fixed rate decreases the opportunity for profits.
What is crawling peg in exchange rate system?
Crawling peg is a compromise between fixed & flexible exchange rate.
Advantages of a fixed rate of exchange?
A fixed exchange rate system is one where the value of the exchange rate is fixed to another currency. This means that the government have to intervene in the foreign exchange market to maintain the fixed rate. The equilibrium exchange rate may be either above or below the fixed rate. In Figure 1 below, the equilibrium is above the fixed rate. There is a shortage of the national currency at the fixed rate. This would normally force the equilibrium exchange rate upwards, but the rate is fixed and so cannot be allowed to move. To keep the exchange rate at the fixed rate the government will need to intervene. They will need to sell their own currency from their foreign exchange reserves and buy overseas currencies instead. This has the effect of shifting the supply curve to S2 and as a result, their foreign currency holdings will rise.
What is the difference in how the exchange rate reflects the supply and demand for the currency between a flexible-exchange rate system and a fixed-rate exchange system?
Fixed Exhange-Rate System: currency system in which governments try to keep the values of their currencies constant against one another Flexible Exchange- Rate System: allows the exchange rate to be determined by supply and demand. With a flexible exchange- rate system, exchange rates need not fall into any prespecified range.
What exchange rate system allows for fluctuations in currency values on a day-to-day basis?
A flexible exchange rate system allows for fluctuations in currency values on a day-to-day basis. Another kind of system would be a fixed exchange rate system.
What are the advantages of a fixed exchange rate system compared to a floating exchange rate system?
In a fixed exchange rate system, the advantages include stability in international trade and investment, reduced uncertainty for businesses, and lower inflation rates. This system can also help countries maintain control over their currency value and prevent sudden fluctuations.
What are fixed exchange rate system and currency board system?
A fixed exchange rate system is where a country's exchange rate regime under which the government or central bank ties the official exchange rate to another country's currency (or the price of gold). The purpose of a fixed exchange rate system is to maintain a country's currency value within a very narrow band. Also known as pegged exchange rate. Fixed rates provide greater certainty for exporters and importers. This also helps the government maintain low inflation, which in the long run should keep interest rates down and stimulate increased trade and investment. however I'm not sure what a currency board system is....sorry.
Can central banks fix the rate of exchange?
Yes, central banks can fix the rate of exchange through a system known as a fixed or pegged exchange rate regime. In this system, the central bank commits to maintaining the currency's value at a specific rate relative to another currency or a basket of currencies. To maintain this fixed rate, the central bank may intervene in the foreign exchange market by buying or selling its currency. However, sustaining a fixed exchange rate can be challenging and may require substantial reserves and consistent economic policies.
What occurred after the US dollar was no longer convertible?
The fixed-exchange-rate system collapsed.
Features of floating exchange rate?
In a floating exchange rate system, the rates keep on changing according to the economic conditions. The rates of the currencies are never fixed.
What is a hybrid exchange rate?
It is a combination of fixed and flexible exchange rate, thsi system hanges par values of currency by small amount at frequent specified intervals
