Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:
In which system was gold taken as common unit of parity between currencies of different countries?
Options:
Flexible exchange rate system
Bretton woods system of exchange
Managed floating exchange rate
Gold standard system of exchange rate
Correct Answer:
Gold standard system of exchange rate
Explanation:
In gold standard system of exchange rate, gold was taken as common unit of parity between currencies of different countries. The Bretton Woods System required a currency pegged to the U.S. dollar which was in turn pegged to the price of gold.