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What is “currency devaluation”?

A. Increase in the value of currency relative to other currencies
B. Reduction in the value of currency by the government
C. Uncontrolled decrease in currency value due to inflation
D. Substitution of old currency with new currency

Explanation:

Currency devaluation is a deliberate action by the government to reduce the value of its currency to boost exports. Other options describe unrelated concepts.

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