In a fixed exchange rate system,
A. A balance-of-payments deficit can be corrected by expansionary fiscal and expansionary monetary policies.
B. A country can eliminate a surplus of its currency by eliminating its protectionist barriers to trade.
C. The capital account surpluses must offset current account deficits.
D. Excess demand for a currency is eliminated by using foreign exchange reserves to increase demand.
Answer: B
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