Analyzing Economic Data in a Currency Union
A country, which is part of a large currency union and uses a shared currency, experiences a major economic boom. The table below shows its annual inflation rate compared to the average inflation rate of the rest of the union for the four years following the start of the boom.
| Year | Country's Inflation | Union's Average Inflation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0% | 2.0% |
| 2 | 4.5% | 2.0% |
| 3 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| 4 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Based on this data, describe the cumulative effect on the country's international price competitiveness over this four-year period and explain the likely impact on its net exports.
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