Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.4

6.4 — practice question

What does the Marshall–Lerner condition say must exist for a currency depreciation to lead to an improvement in the current account balance?

  • AThe price elasticity of demand for exports and the price elasticity of demand for imports are both greater than one.
  • BThe price elasticity of demand for exports and the price elasticity of demand for imports are both less than one.
  • CThe sum of the price elasticity of demand for exports and the price elasticity of demand for imports is greater than one.
  • DThe sum of the price elasticity of demand for exports and the price elasticity of demand for imports is less than one.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI