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Which of the following is a great strength of the gold standard? A. I

QUESTION Which of the following is a great strength of the gold standard? A. It helped establish the dollar as a predominant vehicle currency. B. It helped governments raise foreign exchange reserves thereby increasing economic stability. C. It contained a powerful mechanism for achieving balance-of-trade equilibrium by all countries. D. It helped reduce inflation to […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

A country that introduces a currency board commits itself to convertin

QUESTION A country that introduces a currency board commits itself to converting its domestic currency on demand into another currency at a fixed exchange rate. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER TRUE A country that introduces a currency board commits itself to converting its domestic currency on demand into another currency […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Contracting out manufacturing may be more appropriate for high-value-a

QUESTION Contracting out manufacturing may be more appropriate for high-value-added manufacturing Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE Contracting out manufacturing may be less appropriate for high-value-added manufacturing, in which firm-specific technology and skills add significant value to the product (e.g., the heavy equipment industry) and in which switching costs are […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

In the face of unpredictable exchange rate movements, a firm should pu

QUESTION In the face of unpredictable exchange rate movements, a firm should pursue strategies that reduce its economic exposure. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER TRUE The forward market tends to offer coverage for exchange rate changes a few months—not years—ahead. Given this, it makes sense to pursue strategies that will […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

The forward exchange market is an accurate predictor of future exchang

QUESTION The forward exchange market is an accurate predictor of future exchange rates. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE The forward exchange market is far from perfect as a predictor of future exchange rates. The forward market tends to offer coverage for exchange rate changes a few months—not years—ahead. Given […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following refers to the institutional arrangements that g

QUESTION Which of the following refers to the institutional arrangements that govern exchange rates? A. Generally accepted accounting principles B. General agreement on tariffs and trade C. International monetary system D. General agreement on trade in services E. Financial management information system   ANSWER C

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following refers to a system under which the exchange rat

QUESTION Which of the following refers to a system under which the exchange rate for converting one currency into another is continuously adjusted depending on the laws of supply and demand? A. Fixed exchange rate B. Floating exchange rate C. Forward exchange rate D. Pegged exchange rate E. Nominal exchange rate   ANSWER B

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

When the foreign exchange market determines the relative value of a cu

QUESTION When the foreign exchange market determines the relative value of a currency, we say that the country is adhering to a pegged exchange rate regime. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER FALSE When the foreign exchange market determines the relative value of a currency, we say that the country is […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020