Exchange rate systems
Exchange rate systems
An exchange rate is the price of one currency measured in another currency. In a floating exchange rate system, demand and supply in the foreign exchange market determine the currency's value. An increase in demand for a currency causes it to appreciate, while a decrease in demand causes it to depreciate, other things being equal.
Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A A Level Economics 4.1.8 Exchange rates for A Level Economics. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the core supply-and-demand models before moving on to the more evaluation-heavy macroeconomic policy topics.