Policy of Nominal Depreciation to Maintain Competitiveness in a FlexNIT Economy
In a FlexNIT economy where domestic inflation outpaces that of its trading partners, policymakers are compelled to loosen monetary policy and allow the currency to depreciate. This action is necessary to prevent a loss of international competitiveness, which would otherwise lead to a decline in exports and a rise in unemployment. However, this policy response itself contributes to further domestic inflation.
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Figure 7.8: Exchange Rate and Inflation Interaction in a FlexNIT Economy
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