ECS3703 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 - DUE August
2024 ; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted
solutions and
explanations.
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME]
, ECS3703 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 - DUE August 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted
solutions and explanations.
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]
To explain how South Africa could use exchange rates to correct
a trade deficit, we need to understand the relationship between
exchange rates and trade balance. A trade deficit occurs when a
country's imports exceed its exports. South Africa can use
exchange rate adjustments to influence its trade balance. Here's
a detailed explanation along with a diagram to illustrate the
process:
Exchange Rate Adjustment and Trade Balance Correction
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Trade Deficit Situation:
o South Africa imports more goods and services than it
exports, leading to a trade deficit.
o This means that more South African Rand (ZAR) is
used to purchase foreign currencies to pay for imports
than is received from exports.
2. Depreciation of the Rand: