Evaluating a Proposed Economic Policy
A government official from a country with a flexible exchange rate makes the following statement: 'Our primary goal is to strengthen our currency through nominal appreciation, while simultaneously aiming for a domestic inflation rate that is consistently 3 percentage points higher than our trading partners. We believe this combination will ensure our long-term economic stability.'
Critically evaluate the long-term viability of this proposed policy for maintaining the country's international price competitiveness. Justify your reasoning based on the conditions required for a stable long-run equilibrium.
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