Question 24
Balance of Payments and Exchange RatesDevaluation of the currency of a country is mainly aimed at
- A.causing a decline in the general prices of goods and services
- B.increasing the deficit in the balance of payments account
- C.increasing the outflow of foreign exchange
- D.increasing the sale of local goods in foreign markets
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (increasing the sale of local goods in foreign markets)
Explanation
Devaluation makes exports cheaper abroad.