Explain how the money markets of two countries are linked through the foreign exchange market
What will be an ideal response?
The monetary policy actions by the Fed affect the U.S. interest rate, changing the dollar/euro exchange rate that clears the foreign exchange market. The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) can affect the exchange rate by changing the European money supply and interest rate.
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What is the essence of the problem with targeting with fiscal policy?
A. In order to meet interest rate targets, fiscal policy must be enacted very quickly. B. It is difficult for the government to determine the target unemployment rate. C. Economic data takes time to analyze, so the government may not know when the economy has reached its target. D. The government may not have projects ready that will employ the people who are unemployed.