Australia and the Global Economy · Global Trade

Exchange Rates

Analyzes the factors influencing the value of the Australian Dollar and its impact on trade.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who benefits and who bears the costs of a depreciating currency?
  2. 2How does market sentiment drive currency volatility?
  3. 3What trade-offs does this policy create for exporters versus importers?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9EC12K12
Year: Year 12
Subject: Economics & Business
Unit: Australia and the Global Economy
Period: Global Trade

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