Methods used to correct an unfavourable Balance of Payment

Methods and ways of correcting an unfavourable balance of payments.

• The government of Zimbabwe may use the following ways to correct its BOP if its unfavourable i.e. when a deficit occurs.
• Reduce expenditure on foreign currency by:
• reducing imports.
• Negotiating debt cancellation with our creditors e.g. World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Increase inflow of foreign currency by:
• increasing exports.
• Attracting foreign investors ( Foreign Direct Investment)
• Make imports more expensive by devaluing the local currency.
• Make exports cheaper by subsidising them.
• Reduce imports by rationing or reducing foreign currency allocation for importers.
• Reduce the number of importers by controlling the issue of import licences.
• Discourage domestic consumption of specific products by introducing excise duty and export more goods.
• Discourage consumption of imported goods by charging high customs duty.
• Limit quantities of goods to be imported through trade quotas.
• Attract foreign buyers by participating in trade fairs and exhibition for example the International Trade Fair in Bulawayo.
• Increase exports by giving tax incentives to exporters.
• Assist exporters by establishing export promotion programmes and processing zones.

To learn more about the methods in which the government might control trade go to this page.

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