According to the Marshall-Lerner condition if a country’s currency depreciates its trade balance will worsen if ?

A. elasticity of demand for exports = 0.9; elasticity of demand for imports = 0.4
B. elasticity of demand for exports = 0.7; elasticity of demand for imports = 0.3
C. elasticity of demand for exports = 0.5; elasticity of demand for imports = 0.7
D. elasticity of demand for exports = 0.3; elasticity of demand for imports = 0.6

Correct Answer: elasticity of demand for exports = 0.3; elasticity of demand for imports = 0.6 ✔

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