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The notion that, following a currency depreciation the balance of trade falls for a while before increasing is called an effect ?

Correct answer: C. J Curve

  • A. relative price
  • B. elasticity
  • C. J Curve
  • D. Pass through

Explanation

The J-curve effect describes a temporary worsening of the trade balance after depreciation, followed by improvement as quantities of exports and imports adjust. Existing contracts and slow volume responses cause the initial decline.

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