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Explain the effect of rise inforeignexchangerate on (a) balance of trade and (b) national income.

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Solution :(a) RISE in foreignexchange rate makes importscostlier and exports cheaper. This will reduce demand for importsand INCREASE demand for exports. This will have POSITIVE effect on balance of trade.
(b) Since rise in foreignexchange rate reduces importsand increase exports, ithas a positive effect on GDP. Through the expenditure method of estimating GDP, rise in exports raises GDP while FALL in importsalso raises GDP.


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