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The exchange rate policy is the policy of
government towards the level of the exchange
rate of its currency. It may want to
influence the exchange rate by using its gold
and foreign currency reserves held by its
central bank to buy and sell its currency. It
can also use interest rates (monetary policy)
to alter the value of the currency.
A fall in the exchange rate will mean that
the price of imports will rise whilst
exporters can choose either to lower prices
for their buyers or leave them the same and
increase their profit margins. As a result,
domestic producers should become more
internationally competitive.
Subject by: Robert Small