Proponents of fixed exchange rates, who argue that these rates eliminate uncertainty and therefore promote international trade, sometimes fail to recognize:
A. that international trade is bad for the economy and should not be promoted.
B. that exchange rates do not matter to businesses, so the uncertainty has no impact.
C. that fixed exchange rates are more volatile than flexible exchange rates.
D. that fixed exchange rates may not remain fixed forever.
Answer: D
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