Unit 4: The Global Economy

Topic 4.5: Exchange Rates Questions

Practice 20 exam-style questions for IB Economics Topic 4.5. Review the question stems below, then unlock the full Question Bank to access markschemes, model answers, and AI grading.

11 mark
In a floating exchange rate system, the value of a currency is determined by:
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21 mark
In a floating exchange rate system, the value of a currency is determined by:
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31 mark
A depreciation of a country's currency would most likely lead to:
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41 mark
If a country's currency appreciates, which of the following is most likely to occur?
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54 marks
Distinguish between an appreciation and a depreciation of a currency.
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61 mark
A depreciation of a country's currency would most likely lead to:
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74 marks
Distinguish between an appreciation and a depreciation of a currency.
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81 mark
In a fixed exchange rate system, the value of a currency is:
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91 mark
If a country's currency appreciates, which of the following is most likely to occur?
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101 mark
In a fixed exchange rate system, the value of a currency is:
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111 mark
Which of the following would cause a depreciation of a country's currency in a floating exchange rate system?
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121 mark
A managed float exchange rate system involves:
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131 mark
A devaluation of a currency in a fixed exchange rate system means:
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144 marks
Explain how a central bank maintains a fixed exchange rate when there is downward pressure on the currency.
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151 mark
To prevent its currency from depreciating below the fixed rate, a central bank must:
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164 marks
Using a demand and supply diagram for the foreign exchange market, explain how an increase in foreign direct investment into a country affects its exchange rate.
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171 mark
An increase in demand for a country's exports would most likely cause its currency to:
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184 marks
Explain how the exchange rate is determined in a floating exchange rate system.
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191 mark
A depreciation of the currency may lead to inflation because:
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204 marks
Distinguish between a devaluation and a depreciation of a currency.
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