ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a currency becomes more valuable in terms of other currencies, it ____, and when it becomes less valuable in terms of other currencies, it ____
A
Appreciates; Depreciates
B
Decreases; Increases
C
Depreciates; Appreciates
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the value of a currency increases, it is said to have appreciated. On the other hand, when the value of a currency decreases, it is said to have depreciated.

Detailed explanation-2: -Currency appreciation is an increase in the value of one currency in relation to another currency. Currencies appreciate against each other for a variety of reasons, including government policy, interest rates, trade balances, and business cycles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Appreciation is when a currency experiences an increase in value when it is compared to other currencies. Depreciation is when a currency experiences a decrease in value when it is compared to other currencies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Numerous factors influence exchange rates, including a country’s economic performance, the outlook for inflation, interest rate differentials, capital flows and so on. A currency’s exchange rate is typically determined by the strength or weakness of the underlying economy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Exchange rate Various factors in the economy such as changes in supply, demand, and people’s tastes and preferences can cause the value of a currency to appreciate or depreciate in comparison to another.

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