International economics

Table of Contents

1. Topic pack - International economics - introduction
2. Section 3.1 International trade (notes)
3. Section 3.1 International trade (questions)
4. Section 3.1 International trade - simulations and activities
5. Section 3.2 Exchange rates (notes)
6. Section 3.2 Exchange rates - questions
   1. Exchange rate movements - short answer
   2. Exchange rates - essay
   3. Pound takes a dive
   4. Destabilising currency flows
   5. The iPad index
   6. Exchange rates - G20 considers wider role for China's yuan
7. Section 3.2 Exchange rates - simulations and activities
8. Section 3.3 Balance of payments - notes
9. Section 3.3 Balance of payments - questions
10. Section 3.4 Economic integration - notes
11. Section 3.4 Economic integration - questions
12. Section 3.5 Terms of trade - notes
13. Section 3.5 Terms of trade - questions
14. Print View

Exchange rates - essay

Question 1

(a) Explain three factors, which may cause an appreciation of a country's exchange rate.

(b) Discuss the view that an exchange rate appreciation will always be beneficial for an economy.