Week 9 MCQ Flashcards

1
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The “Economist” Approach to European monetary union believes that.

A

Their should be strict requirements of economic convergence before monetary integration.

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2
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Potosi is situated in which country?

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Bolivia

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3
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By the end of the 18th century the Bank of England had become the

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Bank that issued currency, managed the public debt.

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4
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The 1967 Bank Act in Canada…

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Lifted the six per cent annual interest-rate ceiling banks could charge on personal loans and allowed banks to enter the mortgage field.

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5
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The article by Adam Tooze on the dollar suggests that countries should…

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Always borrow funds in their local currency.

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6
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The Canadian dollar is an example of…

A

Fiat money

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7
Q

The Big Mac Index illustrates…

A

Purchasing-Power Parity

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8
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When it was created in 1694 the purpose of the Bank of England was to…

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Raise money for the Navy

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9
Q

Globally, the most popular form of exchange rate is…

A

Managed Floating

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10
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The Treaty which created the clear rules for the creation of a common European currency was…

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The Maastricht Treaty

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