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Question
How does depreciation (devaluation) affect the imports of a country?
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Solution
Depreciation (or devaluation) makes the domestic currency weaker compared to foreign currencies. As a result, imports become more expensive because more local currency is needed to buy the same amount of foreign goods. This usually leads to a decrease in imports.
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