Explain the distinction between the flexible exchange rate and the managed floating exchange rate.
CBSE FOREIGN - SET 3 2017
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Flexible exchange rate is the rate which is determined by the supply and demand forces in foreign exchange market. It is free from intervention other than market forces. Whereas, managed floating exchange rate is the market rate which can be influenced by the intervention of the central bank in the foreign exchange market. It is a tool to control unfavourable impacts of flexible exchange rate.
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