Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.3

6.3 — practice question

Which statement is most likely to account for the current account’s performance after a devaluation, where there is a short-run worsening followed by improvement over two years?

  • AIn the short run, the price elasticity of demand for exports and imports was very low.
  • BThe domestic inflation rate fell after 12 months before having the desired result.
  • CThe elasticity of demand for imports diminished after 12 months.
  • DThe policy was ineffective and other factors must have led to an improvement in the current account.

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