(b) Foreign exchange markets are usually stable in the long-run. The price adjustment process in response to goods and services may, however, be inelastic in the short-run. With the aid of a graph, explain the adjustment of the trade balance to an exchange rate depreciation. Substantiate your reasoning.

(b) Foreign exchange markets are usually stable in the long-run. The price adjustment process in response to goods and services may, however, be inelastic in the short-run. With the aid of a graph, explain the adjustment of the trade balance to an exchange rate depreciation. Substantiate your reasoning.

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter29: Exchange Rates And International Capital Flows

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27CTQ: Suppose a country has an overall balance of trade so that exports of goods and services equal...

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