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The currency of a country is fixed by the Central Bank at a certain value in terms of US dollars.
If currency devaluation is not possible, which policy might be used to reduce a current account
deficit on the balance of payments?
A a decrease in interest rates
B a decrease in tax rates
C a decrease in tariffs on imports
D a decrease in public expenditure
Original post by nileiyen
The currency of a country is fixed by the Central Bank at a certain value in terms of US dollars.
If currency devaluation is not possible, which policy might be used to reduce a current account
deficit on the balance of payments?
A a decrease in interest rates
B a decrease in tax rates
C a decrease in tariffs on imports
D a decrease in public expenditure

D

Less public expenditure = less imports = reduced current account deficit
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Original post by Buttmuffin
D

Less public expenditure = less imports = reduced current account deficit

thanks for your help

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