The Euro: Costs and Benefits of Joining a Currency Union - A UK Perspective

The Euro: Costs and Benefits of Joining a Currency Union - A UK Perspective

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Business, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of a currency union like the eurozone?

There is a single central bank for all member countries.

Capital mobility is restricted.

Each country maintains its own currency.

Exchange rates fluctuate freely between member countries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a monetary union differ from a fixed exchange rate system?

A monetary union involves temporary currency arrangements.

A fixed exchange rate system requires a single central bank.

A monetary union adopts a single currency permanently.

A fixed exchange rate system is more restrictive.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Rose effect in the context of a monetary union?

A decrease in intra-union trade.

An increase in intra-union trade.

A rise in transaction costs.

A reduction in price transparency.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a benefit of joining a monetary union?

Enhanced price transparency.

Loss of economic sovereignty.

Increased transaction costs.

Restricted capital mobility.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major cost of joining a monetary union?

Enhancing price transparency.

Experiencing economic instability.

Gaining control over national monetary policy.

Increasing transaction costs.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does joining a monetary union affect a country's monetary policy?

It allows for more flexible monetary policy.

It requires a one-size-fits-all interest rate.

It reduces the need for a central bank.

It enables independent fiscal policy.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Stability and Growth Pact related to?

Increasing intra-union trade.

Facilitating currency conversion at low costs.

Ensuring budget deficits remain below 3% of GDP.

Allowing countries to set their own interest rates.

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