Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.4

6.4 — practice question

An economy’s current account within the balance of payments is showing a surplus. The government then revalues the exchange rate. Suppose the Marshall-Lerner condition is satisfied. Which diagram illustrates the effect on the current account balance?

  • ADiagram A (current account balance over time: surplus falls then deficit)
  • B[IMAGE:9708_w19_qp_12_p12_diagram_2]
  • C[IMAGE:9708_w19_qp_12_p12_diagram_3]
  • D[IMAGE:9708_w19_qp_12_p12_diagram_1]

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