With fixed exchange rates and no private capital flows, what will the central bank do to correct a balance of payments deficit?

Correct answer C. Sell foreign exchange, buy domestic currency

Explanation

A deficit creates excess supply of the domestic currency. To hold the peg, the central bank uses its foreign reserves to buy up the surplus domestic currency.

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