THE IMPACT OF INTEREST RATES AND EXCHANGE RATES ON THE TRADE BALANCE (Evidence from Uzbekistan)
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https://doi.org/10.60078/3060-4842-2026-vol3-iss1-pp246-253Abstract
This article examines the impact of interest rates and exchange rates on the trade balance using the case of Uzbekistan. The findings show that monetary policy instruments affect the trade balance differently in the short and long run. The study highlights the need to align monetary policy with trade and structural reforms
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interest rate exchange rate trade balance monetary policy foreign tradeReferences
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