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➤ Why is a stable currency important for economic development?
A stable currency reduces inflation, lowers transaction costs, and preserves purchasing power. It supports investment by reducing exchange-rate risk and allows central banks to conduct predictable monetary policy. Without currency stability, price volatility and capital flight undermine growth, trade, and efforts to reduce poverty and foster long-term investment.