Economics · External Sector
Consider the following statements: Statement I: A lower share of short-term external debt relative to total reserves reduces India's vulnerability to rollover risks in times of global financial shocks. Statement II: A high current account deficit (CAD) enhances India's foreign exchange reserve accumulation, thus improving external sector resilience. Statement III: India's Net International Investment Position (NIIP), when negative, implies that India is a net lender to the rest of the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
- 2Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 3Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
- 4Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.✓
Correct answer
Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
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