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A
The Songland dollar will appreciate because selling Euros increases demand for the Songland dollar.
B
The Songland dollar will depreciate as selling Euros floods the market, lowering its value.
C
The Songland dollar will remain unchanged since the sale of Euros does not affect currency values directly.
D
The Songland dollar will appreciate because the act of selling Euros signals confidence in the Songland economy.
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Answer
When Songland's Central Bank sells Euros in the Foreign Exchange Market, it increases the supply of Euros available for trade. As more Euros enter the market, their value tends to decrease because there are now more Euros than before. Since the value of the Songland dollar is measured against the Euro, a decrease in the value of the Euro means that the Songland dollar will appreciate, or become stronger, relative to the Euro. For example, if one Euro was previously equal to 1. 10 Songland dollars, after the Central Bank sells Euros, it might drop to 1.
Detailed Explanation
When the Central Bank sells Euros, it puts more Euros into the market. Other options are incorrect because This answer suggests that selling Euros increases demand for the Songland dollar; This option thinks that selling Euros has no effect on currency values.
Key Concepts
Currency Appreciation Mechanisms
Open Market Operations
Exchange Rate Dynamics
Topic
Currency Appreciation Mechanisms
Difficulty
medium level question
Cognitive Level
understand
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