What effect does a fixed exchange rate combined with perfect capital mobility have on the scope for monetary policy?

Correct answer C. Undermines it

Explanation

To defend the peg, domestic interest rates must match foreign rates, otherwise capital flows would overwhelm the currency. The central bank therefore loses independent control of interest rates and money supply.

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