Question 1

In a quoted exchange rate of $1.69/British pound,the British pound is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) base currency 
B) counter currency 
C) cross currency 
D) quoted currency 
A) base currency 
B) counter currency 
C) cross currency 
D) quoted currency

Question 2

While designating an exchange rate,the ________ is always the denominator.

Accepted Answer

A) counter currency 
B) base currency 
C) cross currency 
D) quoted currency 
A) counter currency 
B) base currency 
C) cross currency 
D) quoted currency

Question 3

Trader's Paradise
Trader's Paradise is a global merchant that sells a variety of products.The company operates in forty-eight different countries (some developed,some developing)and some former communist countries.The company faces substantial risks given the differing conditions in foreign exchange markets.
-If Trader's Paradise purchases and sells the euros simultaneously in different markets for profit,it would be engaging in currency ________.

Accepted Answer

A) swap 
B) speculation 
C) hedging 
D) arbitrage 
A) swap 
B) speculation 
C) hedging 
D) arbitrage

Question 4

The forces of supply and demand determine currency prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Currency speculation is the purchase or sale of a currency with the expectation that its value will remain constant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe any two of the three main components of the international capital market.

Accepted Answer

The international bond market consists o

Question 7

The absence of government regulation in the Eurobond market ________.

Accepted Answer

A) substantially reduces the cost of issuing a bond 
B) lowers the risk level of the bond 
C) makes Eurobonds less popular than foreign bonds 
D) exists because of the difficulty of regulating a multi-country market 
A) substantially reduces the cost of issuing a bond 
B) lowers the risk level of the bond 
C) makes Eurobonds less popular than foreign bonds 
D) exists because of the difficulty of regulating a multi-country market

Question 8

Exchange rate risk is the risk of adverse changes in exchange rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is the simultaneous purchase and sale of foreign exchange for two different dates.

Accepted Answer

A) Currency hedging 
B) Currency speculation 
C) Currency swap 
D) Currency arbitrage 
A) Currency hedging 
B) Currency speculation 
C) Currency swap 
D) Currency arbitrage

In a quoted exchange rate of $1.69/British pound,the British pound is called the ________.

While designating an exchange rate,the ________ is always the denominator.

The forces of supply and demand determine currency prices.

Currency speculation is the purchase or sale of a currency with the expectation that its value will remain constant.

Briefly describe any two of the three main components of the international capital market.

The absence of government regulation in the Eurobond market ________.

Exchange rate risk is the risk of adverse changes in exchange rates.

________ is the simultaneous purchase and sale of foreign exchange for two different dates.

Globalization

Cross-Cultural Business

Political Economy and Ethics

Economic Development of Nations

International Trade Theory

Political Economy of Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Monetary System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

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Exam 9: International Financial Markets

In a quoted exchange rate of $1.69/British pound,the British pound is called the ________.

While designating an exchange rate,the ________ is always the denominator.

The forces of supply and demand determine currency prices.

Currency speculation is the purchase or sale of a currency with the expectation that its value will remain constant.

Briefly describe any two of the three main components of the international capital market.

The absence of government regulation in the Eurobond market ________.

Exchange rate risk is the risk of adverse changes in exchange rates.

________ is the simultaneous purchase and sale of foreign exchange for two different dates.

Globalization

Cross-Cultural Business

Political Economy and Ethics

Economic Development of Nations

International Trade Theory

Political Economy of Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

International Monetary System

International Strategy and Organization

Analyzing International Opportunities

Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

Developing and Marketing Products

Managing International Operations

Hiring and Managing Employees

Filters