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Question: While Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its economy, the Saudi economy is dominated by the petroleum sector. In addition, the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) is pegged to the U.S. Dollar.
In a critical essay, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the pegged exchange rate. Indicate the main considerations Saudi Arabia faces from a currency perspective (e.g., currency values, interest rates, inflation, and trade issues) that ensue given two scenarios:
1- The first scenario is a dramatically declining world oil price.
2- The second scenario is a dramatically increasing world oil price.
Directions: Your essay is required to be five pages in length, which does not include the title page and reference pages.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
Follow APA style guidelines.
Provide Turnitin report.
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