GS PrelimsEconomyExternal Sector1998 Consider the following statements: The price of any currency in international market is decided by the
1. World Bank.
2. demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned.
3. stability of the government of the concerned country.
4. economic potential of the country in Q.
Of these statements:
AI, II, III and IV are correct
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks which factors determine the price of a currency in the international market.
2. Statement 1: The World Bank does not decide currency prices; market forces do.
3. Statement 2: The demand for goods/services provided by a country influences demand for its currency (exports increase demand, imports increase supply), thus affecting its price. This is correct.
4. Statement 3: The stability of the government affects investor confidence and perceived risk, influencing capital flows and thus the currency's value. This is correct.
5. Statement 4: The economic potential of the country influences long-term investment and growth expectations, impacting currency value. This is also considered a factor.
6. The options require selecting the correct statements. Based on standard economic principles, factors influencing exchange rates include demand/supply for goods/services, capital flows (influenced by stability, interest rates, economic potential), inflation rates, etc. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are generally considered relevant factors. However, option (B) only includes 2 and 3. Option (C) includes 3 and 4. Option (A) includes all. Option (D) includes 1 and 4. *Correction based on answer B*: The intended correct factors according to the question source are the demand for goods/services (2) and the stability of the government (3).
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