Question 1
When Argentina experiences a period of high inflation and Argentineans lose confidence in their peso as a store of value, which of the following would be least likely to occur?
◦ The demand for pesos would decrease.
◦ The buying power of the peso would decrease.
◦ The value of foreign currencies would depreciate relative to the peso.
◦ Argentineans would use a different currency as a medium of exchange.
Question 2
What gives money value under a fiat system?
◦ Fiat money is backed by gold.
◦ The supply of fiat money is controlled by the government.
◦ Fiat money is also a commodity.
◦ Fiat money is the same as Treasury bonds.