Currency Boards and Fiscal Discipline
A country implements a currency board, legally committing to a fixed exchange rate with a major foreign currency. This commitment means the central bank cannot create new domestic currency to fund government spending. If this country also has limited ability to borrow from international markets, explain the logical connection between this monetary policy arrangement and the government's need to adjust its budget.
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