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      Question

      The 'Dornbusch Overshooting Model' explains why exchange

      rates are more volatile than fundamental economic data by assuming that:
      A All prices and wages are perfectly flexible. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Goods prices are 'sticky' in the short run while asset markets adjust instantly. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Central banks always intervene to keep rates fixed. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Investors are irrational and follow herd behavior. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      In this model, when the money supply changes, interest rates and exchange rates jump immediately. Because it takes a long time for the prices of bread or cars to change (sticky prices), the exchange rate has to "over-adjust" or overshoot its long-term equilibrium to compensate, explaining the wild swings we often see in currency markets.

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