In nations that cannot borrow in their own currencies, which exchange rate system is more destabilizing and less useful in terms of stabilizing GDP?
A) floating exchange rates
B) fixed exchange rates
C) banded exchange rates
D) open pegs
Ans: A) floating exchange rates
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