ECS3703
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
(a) Appropriate Macroeconomic Policies under Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rate
Systems
Under the Mundell-Fleming framework with perfect capital mobility, Sub-Saharan African
countries—assuming they are small open economies—will experience capital inflows and
outflows in response to interest rate differentials. These capital flows significantly influence the
effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies, depending on whether the exchange rate is
flexible or fixed.
1. Flexible Exchange Rate Regime: Use Monetary Policy
Under a flexible exchange rate system, expansionary monetary policy is the most effective
tool. When the central bank increases the money supply, the LM curve shifts rightward,
reducing interest rates. With perfect capital mobility, lower domestic interest rates lead to
capital outflows and currency depreciation.
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
(a) Appropriate Macroeconomic Policies under Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rate
Systems
Under the Mundell-Fleming framework with perfect capital mobility, Sub-Saharan African
countries—assuming they are small open economies—will experience capital inflows and
outflows in response to interest rate differentials. These capital flows significantly influence the
effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies, depending on whether the exchange rate is
flexible or fixed.
1. Flexible Exchange Rate Regime: Use Monetary Policy
Under a flexible exchange rate system, expansionary monetary policy is the most effective
tool. When the central bank increases the money supply, the LM curve shifts rightward,
reducing interest rates. With perfect capital mobility, lower domestic interest rates lead to
capital outflows and currency depreciation.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply .. with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
