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The major aim of devaluation is to
Options:
A .  Encourage imports
B .  Discourage both exports and imports
C .  Encourage both exports and imports
D .  Encourage exports
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
The major aim of devaluation is to encourage exports. Devaluation is a deliberate downward adjustment to the value of a country’s currency, relative to another currency, group of currencies. One reason a country may devaluate its currency is to combat trade imbalances.
Devaluation causes a country’s exports to become less expensive, making them more competitive on the global market. This in turn means that imports are more expensive, making domestic consumers less likely to purchase them.

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