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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 30

9708Exchange rates

A country with low unemployment and a managed floating exchange rate has a persistent current account deficit on its balance of payments. Which policy to reduce this deficit is most likely to keep unemployment low, but cause inflation?

  1. Adepreciating its currency
  2. Bhigher direct taxation
  3. Chigher import tariffs
  4. Dhigher interest rates

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Correct answer: A. depreciating its currency

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