Describe the effect of the 2008-2009 global financial crisis on the Swiss franc and the central bank's efforts to respond to the resulting problems
What will be an ideal response?
The 2008-2009 global financial crisis resulted in appreciation of the franc as currency traders purchased the franc as a safe haven currency. The Swiss economy consequently suffered as its products became less competitive with imports. The Swiss responded by committing to currency intervention designed to control appreciation of the franc and restore the country's competitiveness in global markets.
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In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court decide that a corporation was an "individual" but not a constitutional citizen?
(a) Nebbia v New York (1934) (b) Munn v Illinois (1877) (c) McCulloch v Maryland (1819) (d) Dartmouth College v Woodward (1819)
Suppose the market for "soda X" is in equilibrium. If the FDA announced today that this soda has been proven to cause a fatal disease, what would be most likely to happen to the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity of soda X?
a. price increases and quantity increases b. price decreases and quantity increases c. price increases and quantity increases d. price decreases and quantity decreases e. no change in price and quantity