How does an increase in the real exchange rate affect the competitiveness of a country's domestic economy?

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Explanation

An increase in the real exchange rate makes domestic goods relatively more expensive compared to foreign goods, which decreases the competitiveness of the domestic economy in international markets.

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How does an increase in the real exchange rate affect the competitiveness of a country's domestic economy?

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