UPSC Prelims 2022·GS1·economy·open economy

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). 3. Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. A1 and 2 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. A tight monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates, making US assets more attractive to investors, which can lead to capital flight from emerging markets like India. Statement 2 is correct. Capital flight from India can lead to a fall in the rupee, as foreign investors sell rupee-denominated assets and convert to dollars. Statement 3 is incorrect. Devaluation of domestic currency increases the cost of repaying External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) denominated in foreign currency, thereby increasing currency risk, not decreasing it. Note: This question was dropped by UPSC from the 2022 Prelims exam.
economy: Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capit

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