Economics 2281 · O Level · Foreign exchange rates

Foreign exchange rates — practice question

In 2015, China ranked as the world’s largest exporter of manufactured goods and was also a major importer of oil and minerals. China then devalued the yuan (renminbi) by $2\%$. According to economic theory, what would be a consequence of this devaluation?

  • AChina paid less in foreign currencies for imports.
  • BChina reduced its demand for oil and minerals.
  • CChina’s exports became less competitive.
  • DChina’s trading partners improved their balance of trade with China.

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