Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

Decrease in value of domestic currency to foreign currency in fixed exchange rate system is called :

Options:

Depreciation

Devaluation

Appreciation

Revaluation

Correct Answer:

Devaluation

Explanation:

Fixed Exchange Rates: In this exchange rate system, the Government fixes the exchange rate at a particular level. In a fixed exchange rate system, when some government action increases the exchange rate (thereby, making domestic currency cheaper) is called Devaluation. On the other hand, a Revaluation is said to occur, when the Government decreases the exchange rate (thereby, making domestic currency costlier) in a fixed exchange rate system.