The purchasing power parity theory is useful in making ____ predictions about exchange rates and their fluctuations.
A. long-run
B. intermediate-run
C. medium-run
D. short-run
Answer: A
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A. Buying government securities and raising the reserve requirement. B. Selling government securities and raising the discount rate. C. Buying government securities and lowering the discount rate. D. Selling government securities and lowering the discount rate.
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