The table below shows the trade-weighted effective exchange rate index for a country over a four-year period.
| Year | Effective Exchange Rate Index (Base Year = 100) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 96.2 |
| Year 2 | 100.0 |
| Year 3 | 104.8 |
| Year 4 | 110.5 |
All other things being equal, which of the following is the most likely consequence of the changes in the exchange rate index shown in the table?
The domestic currency price of imported raw materials increased, causing cost-push inflation.
The international price competitiveness of domestic export-oriented firms improved.
There was a dampening effect on domestic inflationary pressures.
Foreign holidays became more expensive for domestic residents.
310 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.6 The international economy (A-level only), covering 2.6.1 Globalisation, 2.6.2 Trade, 2.6.3 The balance of payments, 2.6.4 Exchange rate systems, and 2.6.5 Economic growth and development. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.