should governments intervene in exchange rate markets Flashcards

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why governments intervene in exchange rate

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-decrease ER to increase employment
-increase exchange rate for inflation
-maintain fixed exchange rate
-stabilise floating
-improve CA deficit

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how do governments intervene in exchange rates

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-buy or sell domestic currency using reserves
-change IR

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