Question

Which of the following is consistent with moving from a surplus to equilibrium in the market for foreign-currency exchange?

A. The exchange rate appreciates making domestic goods relatively more expensive.
B. The exchange rate appreciates making domestic goods relatively less expensive.
C. The exchange rate depreciates making domestic goods relatively more expensive.
D. The exchange rate depreciates making domestic goods relatively less expensive.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Foreign exchange rate is the rate at which one currency is exchanged for another currency.

If there is a surplus in the market for foreign-currency exchange, it means that the supply of foreign currency exceeds the demand. This would lead to the exchange rate appreciating and the domestic goods been more expensive.

If the foreign currency is moving from a surplus to equilibrium, it means that the supply is falling and is almost equal to demand. This would lead to a depreciation of the exchange rate and domestic good would become less expensive