JAMB Economics 2006 Question 28

Question 28

Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates

The exchange rate determined by market forces is known as

  1. A.pegged exchange rate
  2. B.floating exchange rate
  3. C.fixed exchange rate
  4. D.dual exchange rate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (floating exchange rate)

Explanation

A floating exchange rate is set by the demand for and supply of the currency, not by government.