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Suppose that in a small open economy with perfect capital mobility and a fixed exchange rate, the domestic currency is valued below the official exchange rate. As the economy adjusts to achieve equilibrium, the LM* curve will shift _____, causing the equilibrium income to _____.leftward; increaseleftward; decreaserightward; increaserightward; decrease

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Suppose that in a small open economy with perfect capital mobility and a fixed exchange rate, the domestic currency is valued below the official exchange rate. As the economy adjusts to achieve equilibrium, the LM* curve will shift _____, causing the equilibrium income to _____.leftward; increaseleftward; decreaserightward; increaserightward; decrease

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In a small open economy with perfect capital mobility and a fixed exchange rate, if the domestic currency is valued below the official exchange rate, it means there is a surplus of the domestic currency in the foreign exchange market.

To restore equilibrium, the central bank will buy the surplus domestic currency using its foreign exchange reserves. This action reduces the money supply in the economy, causing the LM* curve to shift leftward.

When the LM* curve shifts leftward, the equilibrium level of income decreases. This is because the decrease in money supply leads to an increase in interest rates, which discourages investment and thereby reduces income.

So, the correct answer is: leftward; decrease.

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