Other things remaining equal, a country's current account deficit on its balance of payments is most likely to
narrow if the exchange rate of the domestic currency appreciates significantly.
worsen if there is an expansion in economic activity and real incomes in partner countries.
improve if there is a rise in domestic labour productivity relative to foreign competitors.
decrease if the domestic inflation rate rises above the inflation rates of its trading partners.
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.