Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation: An Appraisal NCERT Solutions | What do you understand by devaluation of

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11th Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation: An Appraisal. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 1, Question 5: what do you understand by devaluation of rupee....
Question 5

What do you understand by devaluation of rupee?

Answer

Devaluation of Rupee refers to the fall in the value of rupee in terms of foreign currency. Specifically, it implies deliberate official lowering of the value of the country's currency with respect to the foreign currency. Devaluation prevails under the fixed exchange rate regime. This implies that the value of rupee has fallen and the value of foreign currency has risen. It means that now (after devaluation) one US$ can be exchanged for more rupees. This encourages exports and discourages imports as the former is cheaper now for foreign countries and the latter is expensive for Indians.

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