Here is another question
Which of the following would result in an increase in Australia’s international
competitiveness?
A.) Appreciation of the $A
B.) Falling real wage rates in the Australian economy
C.) Rising inflation rates in the Australian economy
D.) Increased levels of protection in the Australian economy
Never A. Remember more for our customers overseas, more expensive then we cannot compete.
Never C. Inflation-> Higher prices meaning our exports are more expensive. (To another country this was be imported inflation)
Never D. Protection raises prices and distorts efficient allocation of resources decreasing competiveness. (Our micro policies are aimed at reducing these to improve int. competiveness, efficiency and productivity).
B is most correct. (China for example is so competitive because their real wage rates are so low, Our wage rates are too high in Aus. so remember our manufacturing industries are pretty weak
.
Labour is also an input remember to producing goods, so cheaper it is. Overall the product is cheaper.