In 2013, the Argentinian Government was attempting to halt the decline in the international value of the Argentinian peso by introducing quotas. The peso's depreciation was not anticipated because the country was recording a growing current account surplus on its balance of payments. Normally, a shift like this in the current account would cause an appreciation.
(a)[2]
Define the term ‘quota’.
(b)[4]
Explain how the current account of the balance of payments is structured.
(c)[6]
Analyse why a rising current account surplus would normally be expected to result in an appreciation of the country's foreign exchange rate.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether a government ought to seek to stop a depreciation in the country's currency.
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