- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 2. Economics
- Learning Module 7. Capital Flows and the FX Market
- Subject 2. Exchange Rate Regimes
CFA Practice Question
Assume an economy operates at full employment and faces a trade deficit. According to the absorption approach, currency devaluation will improve the trade balance if domestic ______
B. output falls to a lower level.
C. spending is cut, thus freeing resources to produce exports.
A. income rises, thus stimulating consumption.
B. output falls to a lower level.
C. spending is cut, thus freeing resources to produce exports.
Correct Answer: C
Income must increase relative to expenditure.
User Contributed Comments 1
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niuer | In this case the income cannot be increased as it's already at full employment, so the expenditure has to be cut for the absorption effect to take place. |