ECS3702 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 6 September 2024
ECS3702 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 6 September 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. Ensure your success with us...
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ECS3703 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE
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Question 1 Assume that South Africa trades with the rest of the world
and has a deficit in its trade balance. With the aid of a diagram, explain
how South Africa would use exchange rates to correct the
deficit……………………………………………………….[25 marks]
Correcting a Trade Deficit through Exchange Rate Adjustment
Understanding the Trade Deficit
A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports. This
imbalance can lead to economic challenges, including pressure on the domestic currency.
Role of Exchange Rates
Exchange rates, which represent the price of one currency in terms of another, play a crucial role
in managing trade imbalances. A country can influence its trade balance by adjusting its
exchange rate.
Devaluation as a Corrective Measure
Definition: Devaluation is a deliberate downward adjustment of a country's currency value
relative to other currencies.
Mechanism:
Cheaper Exports: A weaker currency makes a country’s exports less expensive for
foreign buyers, boosting demand for those exports.
More Expensive Imports: Conversely, a weaker currency makes imports more
expensive for domestic consumers, reducing the demand for foreign goods and services.
Diagrammatic Representation
To illustrate how South Africa might use exchange rates to correct a trade deficit:
1. Initial Equilibrium:
o Demand for ZAR (D1): Represents foreign demand for South African currency.
o Supply of ZAR (S1): Represents domestic supply of South African currency in
the foreign exchange market.
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