International economics

Table of Contents

1. Topic pack - International economics - introduction
2. Section 3.1 International trade (notes)
3. Section 3.1 International trade (questions)
4. Section 3.1 International trade - simulations and activities
5. Section 3.2 Exchange rates (notes)
6. Section 3.2 Exchange rates - questions
   1. Exchange rate movements - short answer
   2. Exchange rates - essay
   3. Pound takes a dive
   4. Destabilising currency flows
   5. The iPad index
   6. Exchange rates - G20 considers wider role for China's yuan
7. Section 3.2 Exchange rates - simulations and activities
8. Section 3.3 Balance of payments - notes
9. Section 3.3 Balance of payments - questions
10. Section 3.4 Economic integration - notes
11. Section 3.4 Economic integration - questions
12. Section 3.5 Terms of trade - notes
13. Section 3.5 Terms of trade - questions
14. Print View

Exchange rates - G20 considers wider role for China's yuan

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Question 1

Explain how the G20 leaders propose giving the Chinese yuan more of a role in global finance.

Question 2

Identify the requirements for a currency to join the SDR basket.

Question 3

Describe the criticisms that developed nations had of China's exchange rate policy.

Question 4

Analyse the reasons why the Chinese have been reluctant to allow a sudden appreciation of its currency.