Whenever a regulatory system is set up, individuals or firms being regulated will figure out ways to get around these regulations. This is referred to as the law of:

A. demand.
B. unintended consequences.
C. diminishing returns.
D. diminishing control.

Answer: D

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Suppose we were analyzing the pound per Swiss franc foreign exchange market. If Switzerland's price level rise relative to England and nothing else changes, then the: a. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, causing a depreciation of the Swiss franc

b. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, causing an uncertain change in the value of the Swiss franc. c. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market falls, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, causing an appreciation of the Swiss franc. d. Neither supply nor demand in the foreign exchange market change because relative international prices influence trade flows and not the exchange rate. e. The supply of Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, and the demand for Swiss francs in the foreign exchange market rises, causing an uncertain change in the value of the Swiss franc.

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“The main purpose of required reserves is to promote bank liquidity and protect depositors.” Evaluate this statement.

What will be an ideal response?

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