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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

What effect does appreciation of domestic currency have on foreign trade?

Options:

It encourages imports of the domestic country

It encourages exports of the domestic country 

There is no effect on the imports or exports

Depends on the amount and purpose of the transaction

 

Correct Answer:

It encourages imports of the domestic country

Explanation:

Appreciation of currency is the decrease in the exchange rate of 2 countries due to market forces of demand and supply. It encourages the imports of the country. Appreciation of domestic currency make imports cheaper for the domestic country residents, due to which the imports increases. Earlier we had to pay Rs70 for importing a product worth 1 dollar, now that will decrease to Rs50 due to appreciation of domestic currency.