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Consider the following statements: The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily: 1. Improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets 2. Increases the foreign value of domestic currency 3. Improves the trade balance Which of the above statements is/are correct?

UPSC · 2021 · Economy
Question:
Consider the following statements: The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily: 1. Improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets 2. Increases the foreign value of domestic currency 3. Improves the trade balance Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Options

1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
Answer: 1 only

Explanation:
Devaluation makes exports cheaper and imports costlier, improving export competitiveness. It does not increase foreign value of domestic currency, and its impact on trade balance depends on elasticity of demand.

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