1. Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
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(a) (i) Define the term monetary union indicated in bold in the text. (Para 1)
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(ii) Define the term balance of trade underlined in the text. (Para 7)
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(b) Using an exchange rate diagram, explain how an increase in the West African
Monetary Zone (WAMZ) interest rate would affect the value of the eco (Para 7)
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(c) Using an AD/AS diagram, explain the impact on the macroeconomy of reducing
Government expenditure on public services (Para 6)
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(d) Using information from the text/data and your knowledge of economics, discuss
the possible advantages and disadvantages of a monetary union for members of the
West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ)
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