Does the Balance of Payments Determine Exchange Rates?

Tags: Central Banks, Economic Policy, Financial Markets, Monetary Policy

02/26/2024 Frank Shostak

Some economists believe that the balance of payments is what determines currency exchange rates. In fact, exchange rates are always about the purchasing power of some currencies relative to others.

Original Article: Does the Balance of Payments Determine Exchange Rates?

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