A-LevelEconomicsMonetary PolicyOct/Nov 2019Paper 3 Q291 Mark
When would a central bank be able to exert the closest control over the money supply of the country? A If it intervened in the foreign exchange market to influence the value of domestic currency. B If it only issued domestic currency at a fixed price in exchange for US$. C If the country was part of a monetary union with other countries. D If the domestic currency was allowed to float freely in the foreign exchange market.
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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