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Open Economy Macroeconomics
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Describe the causes for disequilibrium in BOP.

Answer

(i)     Large imports due to large scale development expenditure.
(ii)    High domestic prices.
(iii)   New sources of supply and new substitutes.
(iv)   Political instability.
(v)    Changes in taste, fashion and preferences.

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