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Open Economy Macroeconomics

Question
CBSEENEC12012896

Distinguish between Fixed Exchange Rate and Flexible Exchange Rate.

Solution
Comparison. Fixed exchange rate is the rate which is officially fixed in terms of gold or any other currency by the government. It does not change with change in demand and supply of foreign currcncy. As against it, flexible exchange rate is the rate which, like price of a commodity, is determined by forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market. It changes according to changes in demand and supply of foreign currency. There is no government intervention.