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RE:Thought Experiment
by Senthil Kumar on Oct 05, 2007 12:32 AM


Now exporters need to improve their
efficiency to stay alive.

Inefficient exporters do not want to
improve their efficiency. Currency
depreciation is easy money for them.

What is the bottom line ?!

The country should not rely just on
exporting simple products like textiles,
and minerals from your country.
Software is a good example of quality export.
It can with stand further rupee appreciation.
Because importers do not have cheaper, quality
alternatives.

      
Unemployment in the country should dictate
what the exchange rate should be.

Currently unemployment rate in Indian
big cities (like Chennai) is like 1.5%
This is unheard thing in Indian history.

When there are lot of unemployed people, as
a country you won't mind them working
for foreigners. (not directly, but in
producing simple things/services for
exports.)

But with current low unemployment rate
rupee appreciation is in nation's interest.

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