AP MacroeconomicsInternational Trade & Finance
Fixed Exchange Rate
A fixed exchange rate is set and maintained by a government or central bank at a specific value against another currency.
The central bank buys or sells its currency and holds foreign reserves to defend the peg. It gives stability for trade but requires large reserves and limits independent monetary policy. Some countries have used fixed or managed exchange rates.
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