the sum of current account (CA)‚ capital account (KA) and financial account (FA). Theoretically‚ because of the double-entry bookkeeping practice‚ the sum is supposed to be zero. BoP = CA + KA + FA = 0 (1 point) Given a current account deficit‚ the theory predicts that the sum of the capital account and the financial account must be surplus. However‚ in practice‚ the balance of payments may deviate from zero because of statistical discrepancy‚ particularly in recording financial transactions in
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Chapter 5 Currency Derivatives 1. Kalons‚ Inc. is a U.S.-based MNC that frequently imports raw materials from Canada. Kalons is typically invoiced for these goods in Canadian dollars and is concerned that the Canadian dollar will appreciate in the near future. Which of the following is not an appropriate hedging technique under these circumstances? A) purchase Canadian dollars forward. B) purchase Canadian dollar futures contracts. C) purchase Canadian dollar put options
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Introduction International trade is the backbone of our modern‚ commercial world. Producers in various nations try to profit from an expanded market‚ rather than be limited to selling within their own borders. There are many reasons that trade across national borders occurs‚ including lower production costs in one region versus another‚ specialized industries‚ lack or surplus of natural resources and consumer tastes. This trend is attributable to the increased globalization of the world economies
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EXERCISES 1. Suppose that a treasurer of Apple has an extra cash reserve of USD 100.000.000 to invest for six months. The six-month interest rate is 8 % per annum in the U.S. and 7 % per annum in Germany. Currently‚ the spot exchange rate is USD/EUR = 1.01 and the sixmonth forward exchange rate is USD/EUR = 0.99. The treasurer of Apple does not wish to bear any exchange risk. Where should he/she invest to maximize the return? Investing in the US | Amount in USD | US | Amount in USD | |
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FIN370 International Financial Management Chapter 10‚ 11‚ 12 Foreign Exposure - Practice Questions 1. Economic exposure refers to: A) the exposure of a firm’s ongoing international transactions to exchange rate fluctuations. B) the exposure of a firm’s financial statements to exchange rate fluctuations. C) the exposure of a firm’s cash flows to exchange rate fluctuations. D) the exposure of a country’s national economy to exchange rate fluctuations. 2. Which of the following statement
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Finance Practice Assessment 1. Frisch Fish Corp expects net income next year to be $600‚000. Inventory and accounts receivable will have to be increased by $300‚000 to accommodate this sales level. Frisch will pay dividends of $400‚000. How much external financing will Frisch Fish need assuming no organically generated increase in liabilities? A. No external financing is required. B. $100‚000 C. $200‚000 D. $300‚000 2. Under normal conditions (70% probability)‚ Financing Plan A
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Chapter 4 Practice Problems Percentage Depreciation • Assume the spot rate of the British pound is $1.73. The expected spot rate one year from now is assumed to be $1.66. What percentage depreciation does this reflect? • ($1 66 – $1 73)/$1 73 = –4.05% ($1.66 $1.73)/$1.73 4 05% Expected depreciation of 4.05% percent Inflation Effects on Exchange Rates • Assume that the U.S. inflation rate becomes high relative to Canadian inflation. Other things being equal‚ how should this affect the
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The QuarterlyReviewof Economics and Finance‚Vol. 35‚ Copyright0 1995 Trustees of the Universityof Illinois All rightsof reproductionin any form reserved. ISSN 003%5797 NO. 1‚ Spring‚ 1995‚ pages 7347 Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap in Corporate Finance: A Survey of Chief Financial Officers EMERY A. TRAHAN and LAWRENCE J. GITMAN Northeastern University and San Diego State University The primary objective of this article is to assess general research opinions‚ barriers to using sophisticatedfinancial
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2-2-a: How would a relatively high home inflation rate affect the home country’s current account‚ other things being equal? A. A high home inflation rate could cause a current account a deficit since it results to decrease exports and increase imports. 2-12-a: U.S.-based MNCs commonly invest in foreign securities. Assume that the dollar is presently weak and is expected to strengthen over time. How will these expectations affect the tendency of U.S. investors to invest in foreign securities
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Question 1 i. The expected spot rate was decreased and depreciation of 4.05% percent. ii. The higher the inflation in United States will lead to a higher price of U.S. products. Therefore‚ U.S. consumers will buy more Canadian goods. The demand for Canadian dollars will appreciate and increase in U.S. because U.S. inflation rate become high. The supply of Canadian dollars for sale
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