Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Balance of payments

Balance of payments — practice question

A country using a managed exchange rate is facing a continuing deficit on the current account of the balance of payments. To cut this deficit, it devalues its currency. In what circumstances will a devaluation assist the government in meeting its four main macroeconomic objectives?

  • AMarshall-Lerner condition satisfied: no; level of employment: below full employment
  • BMarshall-Lerner condition satisfied: no; level of employment: full employment
  • CMarshall-Lerner condition satisfied: yes; level of employment: below full employment
  • DMarshall-Lerner condition satisfied: yes; level of employment: full employment

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