Question 43
Balance of Payments and Exchange RatesThe likely implication of the devaluation of a country's currency is that
- A.exports of such a country become cheaper.
- B.importation of goods into such a country becomes cheaper.
- C.the value of such a country's currency rises.
- D.foreign goods are attracted into the country.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (exports of such a country become cheaper.)
Explanation
After devaluation foreigners need less of their own money to buy the country's goods.