ECS2602
Assignment 2 QUIZ Semester 1 2026
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 153315
Due Date: 23 April 2026
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, ECS2602-26-S1 Welcome Message Assessment 2
QUIZ
Question 1
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Marked out of 1.00
This question is based on the following diagram.
At point A, the domestic interest rate is equal to the foreign interest rate, and the nominal exchange rate is equal to the
expected nominal exchange rate.
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Select one:
A. If the domestic interest rate decreases from 6% to 4%, it means that the lower domestic interest rate relative to the
interest rate in the rest of the world causes a capital outflow, and the demand for foreign currency increases, causing
the rand to depreciate.
B. The interest parity condition can be written as 0.20 = (1+0.06/1+0.06) x 0.20.
C. If the domestic interest rate decreases from 6% to 4%, it can be illustrated as follows:
D. If the domestic interest rate decreases from 6% to 4%, the nominal exchange rate would be E = (1+0.04/1+0.06) x
0.20 = 0.19 and it appreciates.
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,Question 2
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Given the following information:
The interest rate on RSA bonds: 12%
The interest rate on US bonds: 8%
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Select one:
A. If the expected appreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will buy US bonds.
B. If the expected depreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will buy US bonds.
C. If the expected depreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will be indifferent between RSA and US
bonds.
D. If the expected depreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will buy RSA bonds.
Clear my choice
, ECS2602-26-S1 Welcome Message Assessment 2
QUIZ
Question 3
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Study the following three diagrams and answer the question.
Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Select one:
A. Diagram C represents the following chain of events: G↑ → Z↑ → Y↑ → IM↑ → NX↓.
B. Diagram B could represent a decrease in exports indicating the following chain of events: X↓ → Z↓ → Y↓.
C. Diagram A could represent the likely impact of a depreciation of the domestic currency on the level of output and
income and the trade balance.
D. Diagram B could represent a decrease in domestic demand on the level of output and income, deteriorating the trade
balance.
Clear my choice
Assignment 2 QUIZ Semester 1 2026
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 153315
Due Date: 23 April 2026
Terms of use
+27 81 278 3372 By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
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comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, ECS2602-26-S1 Welcome Message Assessment 2
QUIZ
Question 1
Not yet answered
Marked out of 1.00
This question is based on the following diagram.
At point A, the domestic interest rate is equal to the foreign interest rate, and the nominal exchange rate is equal to the
expected nominal exchange rate.
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Select one:
A. If the domestic interest rate decreases from 6% to 4%, it means that the lower domestic interest rate relative to the
interest rate in the rest of the world causes a capital outflow, and the demand for foreign currency increases, causing
the rand to depreciate.
B. The interest parity condition can be written as 0.20 = (1+0.06/1+0.06) x 0.20.
C. If the domestic interest rate decreases from 6% to 4%, it can be illustrated as follows:
D. If the domestic interest rate decreases from 6% to 4%, the nominal exchange rate would be E = (1+0.04/1+0.06) x
0.20 = 0.19 and it appreciates.
Clear my choice
,Question 2
Not yet answered
Marked out of 1.00
Given the following information:
The interest rate on RSA bonds: 12%
The interest rate on US bonds: 8%
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Select one:
A. If the expected appreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will buy US bonds.
B. If the expected depreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will buy US bonds.
C. If the expected depreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will be indifferent between RSA and US
bonds.
D. If the expected depreciation of the rand is 5%, financial market participants will buy RSA bonds.
Clear my choice
, ECS2602-26-S1 Welcome Message Assessment 2
QUIZ
Question 3
Not yet answered
Marked out of 1.00
Study the following three diagrams and answer the question.
Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Select one:
A. Diagram C represents the following chain of events: G↑ → Z↑ → Y↑ → IM↑ → NX↓.
B. Diagram B could represent a decrease in exports indicating the following chain of events: X↓ → Z↓ → Y↓.
C. Diagram A could represent the likely impact of a depreciation of the domestic currency on the level of output and
income and the trade balance.
D. Diagram B could represent a decrease in domestic demand on the level of output and income, deteriorating the trade
balance.
Clear my choice
