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Understanding ‘Currency Wars’
– By Prof. Simply Simple
TM
These days we read a lot
about “Currency Wars”.
It appears to be the hottest
topic being discussed!
To understand currency wars it’s
important to understand how the
value of currency of a country
would impact its economy with
respect to the currency of a trading
partner.
So what’s all this about currency
wars?
1. Let us, as always, simplify with an example.
2. Say the cost of a hair dryer in China is Yu
100.
3. Let’s also assume there is a huge demand for
this product in the US.
4. Let’s say the exchange rate is Yu 50 per
USD.
5. This means that if a consumer in the US
wants to buy this item from China, he will
need Yu 100.
6. To buy Yu 100, he will need $2
(since exchange rate $1= Yu 50)
7. Hence the item would cost him US $2.
Now lets assume China decides to devalue its
currency…
1. Currently a consumer had to pay $1 to get Yu.
50
2. Lets say after devaluation the exchange rate is
$1 = Yu. 100
3. So in this exchange rate regime the item
which was earlier costing $2 would cost only
$1
4. Thus for the US customer the cost of the
Chinese product has halved.
5. Hence he is likely to increase his demand for
the product and prefer it over other such
products manufactured elsewhere due to the
price advantage.
But please note that the
Chinese manufacturer, in
both the cases, gets Yu 100
for the product.
1. This means that by devaluing the Chinese
Yuan, the product gets cheaper in the US
without hurting its price in China.
2. So while China continues to earn the same
per item, the US customer has to pay only
half the price.
3. So naturally US customers would prefer to
buy this item from China.
4. Therefore, China would sell more of this item
in the US and its market share would go up
substantially.
5. Thus China stands to gain due to higher
profits earned by way of devaluation.
1. Seeing China gain by devaluing its
currency, other countries who are
adversely affected by China’s move would
naturally want to devalue their currencies
as well so that they too remain in the race
of exporting their goods to the US.
2. This is the start of what is now being called
a “Currency War”.
1. In this race of currency devaluation, the
US which is one of the largest
consuming countries gets affected badly
as well.
2. Goods manufactured in the US become
uncompetitive both in its own market as
well as in International markets.
3. This leads to lower profits of US
companies leading to layoffs which, in
turn, gives rise to social problems there.
1. This is precisely why the US wants China to
appreciate their currency and create a level
playing field.
2. If China fails to pay heed to the US’s
requests, the option available to the US could
be to levy duties on the imported Chinese
goods to the extent that it would become
expensive for the local buyer and thus make
it competitive with local products.
3. However this would go against the spirit of
free world trade and hence is not as easily
implementable as it appears.
1. Clearly the artificial devaluation of a
currency affects:
1. Other exporting countries who too
have to resort to such devaluation.
2. Importing countries by making their
own products uncompetitive
2. This artificial altering of exchange rates
creates hostility between the countries
leading to what is now famously called
" Currency Wars.”
Hope this lesson has succeeded in clarifying the
concept of ‘Currency Wars’.
Please give me your feedback at
professor@tataamc.com
The views expressed in these lessons are for information purposes only
and do not construe to be of any investment, legal or taxation
advice. The contents are topical in nature & held true at the time of
creation of the lesson. They are not indicative of future market
trends, nor is Tata Asset Management Ltd. attempting to predict the
same. Reprinting any part of this presentation will be at your own
risk and Tata Asset Management Ltd. will not be liable for the
consequences of any such action.
Disclaimer

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currency war.ppt

  • 1. Understanding ‘Currency Wars’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM These days we read a lot about “Currency Wars”. It appears to be the hottest topic being discussed!
  • 2. To understand currency wars it’s important to understand how the value of currency of a country would impact its economy with respect to the currency of a trading partner. So what’s all this about currency wars?
  • 3. 1. Let us, as always, simplify with an example. 2. Say the cost of a hair dryer in China is Yu 100. 3. Let’s also assume there is a huge demand for this product in the US. 4. Let’s say the exchange rate is Yu 50 per USD. 5. This means that if a consumer in the US wants to buy this item from China, he will need Yu 100. 6. To buy Yu 100, he will need $2 (since exchange rate $1= Yu 50) 7. Hence the item would cost him US $2.
  • 4. Now lets assume China decides to devalue its currency… 1. Currently a consumer had to pay $1 to get Yu. 50 2. Lets say after devaluation the exchange rate is $1 = Yu. 100 3. So in this exchange rate regime the item which was earlier costing $2 would cost only $1 4. Thus for the US customer the cost of the Chinese product has halved. 5. Hence he is likely to increase his demand for the product and prefer it over other such products manufactured elsewhere due to the price advantage.
  • 5. But please note that the Chinese manufacturer, in both the cases, gets Yu 100 for the product.
  • 6. 1. This means that by devaluing the Chinese Yuan, the product gets cheaper in the US without hurting its price in China. 2. So while China continues to earn the same per item, the US customer has to pay only half the price. 3. So naturally US customers would prefer to buy this item from China. 4. Therefore, China would sell more of this item in the US and its market share would go up substantially. 5. Thus China stands to gain due to higher profits earned by way of devaluation.
  • 7. 1. Seeing China gain by devaluing its currency, other countries who are adversely affected by China’s move would naturally want to devalue their currencies as well so that they too remain in the race of exporting their goods to the US. 2. This is the start of what is now being called a “Currency War”.
  • 8. 1. In this race of currency devaluation, the US which is one of the largest consuming countries gets affected badly as well. 2. Goods manufactured in the US become uncompetitive both in its own market as well as in International markets. 3. This leads to lower profits of US companies leading to layoffs which, in turn, gives rise to social problems there.
  • 9. 1. This is precisely why the US wants China to appreciate their currency and create a level playing field. 2. If China fails to pay heed to the US’s requests, the option available to the US could be to levy duties on the imported Chinese goods to the extent that it would become expensive for the local buyer and thus make it competitive with local products. 3. However this would go against the spirit of free world trade and hence is not as easily implementable as it appears.
  • 10. 1. Clearly the artificial devaluation of a currency affects: 1. Other exporting countries who too have to resort to such devaluation. 2. Importing countries by making their own products uncompetitive 2. This artificial altering of exchange rates creates hostility between the countries leading to what is now famously called " Currency Wars.”
  • 11. Hope this lesson has succeeded in clarifying the concept of ‘Currency Wars’. Please give me your feedback at professor@tataamc.com
  • 12. The views expressed in these lessons are for information purposes only and do not construe to be of any investment, legal or taxation advice. The contents are topical in nature & held true at the time of creation of the lesson. They are not indicative of future market trends, nor is Tata Asset Management Ltd. attempting to predict the same. Reprinting any part of this presentation will be at your own risk and Tata Asset Management Ltd. will not be liable for the consequences of any such action. Disclaimer