In a floating exchange-rate system, the dollar per pound exchange rate is determined by
A. the interaction of the demand and supply of pounds in the foreign exchange market.
B. the American government.
C. the interaction of the demand for and supply of dollar-denominated assets in the stock market.
D. the British government.
Answer: A
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