CH 11 - Conflict And Cooperation In The Monetary System Flashcards
1
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Plaza Accord
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An attempt by the G5 to manage exchange rates - reducing the value of yen and german mark by 10 to 12 percent
2
Q
Target zone
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An exchange rate system in which all currencies have an official rate surrounded by very wide margins within which the rate is allowed to fluctuate
3
Q
International investment position
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The difference between the value of a country’s holdings of foreign assets and the value of its foreign liabilities