Question 1

How does the growth in the global capital markets affect investing firms?

Accepted Answer

On the investment side, the growth of th

Question 2

Explain economist Martin Feldstein's concepts of "hot money" and "patient money."

Accepted Answer

Harvard economist Martin Feldstein has a

Question 3

A Chinese firm borrows 1 million U.S. dollars from an American bank. The cost of this loan will be less if U.S. dollar appreciates against the Chinese currency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hedge funds ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are public investment funds that invest in corporate bonds and shares 
B)  make long bets rather than short bets 
C)  are investment funds managed by the government 
D)  make short bets on assets that they think will decline in value 
A)  are public investment funds that invest in corporate bonds and shares 
B)  make long bets rather than short bets 
C)  are investment funds managed by the government 
D)  make short bets on assets that they think will decline in value

Question 5

Explain the changes observed in the risk of investments when an investor increases the number of stocks in her portfolio.

Accepted Answer

As an investor increases the number of s

Question 6

Commercial banks perform a direct connection function in capital markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Investors can reduce the level of risk by diversifying a portfolio internationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Foreign bonds sold in the United States are called bulldogs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of market makers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commercial banks are not allowed function as market makers. 
B)  Market makers are large investors who drive an economy. 
C)  Market makers facilitate only equity based loans. 
D)  Market makers connect investors and borrowers in a capital market. 
A)  Commercial banks are not allowed function as market makers. 
B)  Market makers are large investors who drive an economy. 
C)  Market makers facilitate only equity based loans. 
D)  Market makers connect investors and borrowers in a capital market.

Question 10

A purely domestic capital market faces the problem of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign exchange risk 
B)  limited liquidity 
C)  lack of regulation 
D)  deregulated markets 
A)  foreign exchange risk 
B)  limited liquidity 
C)  lack of regulation 
D)  deregulated markets

Question 11

What is a capital market? Define market makers.

Accepted Answer

A capital market brings together those w

Question 12

Which of the following is true of fixed-rate bonds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Returns from fixed-rate bonds are dependent on the profitability of the issuing company. 
B)  Investors get back the face value of the bond at maturity of fixed-rate bonds. 
C)  Fixed-rate bonds issue cash payoffs only at maturity of fixed-rate bonds. 
D)  Investors get a share of the company's profit when using fixed-rate bonds. 
A)  Returns from fixed-rate bonds are dependent on the profitability of the issuing company. 
B)  Investors get back the face value of the bond at maturity of fixed-rate bonds. 
C)  Fixed-rate bonds issue cash payoffs only at maturity of fixed-rate bonds. 
D)  Investors get a share of the company's profit when using fixed-rate bonds.

Question 13

Write a brief note on foreign exchange risks and the cost of capital.

Accepted Answer

A firm can borrow funds at a lower cost

Question 14

The main factor that makes the Eurocurrency market attractive to both depositors and borrowers is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is separated from the foreign exchange market 
B)  lacks government regulation 
C)  is associated with low-risk 
D)  gives high levels of investor protection 
A)  is separated from the foreign exchange market 
B)  lacks government regulation 
C)  is associated with low-risk 
D)  gives high levels of investor protection

Question 15

_____ separated national equity markets from each other historically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantial regulatory barriers 
B)  Fixed exchange rates 
C)  Financial similarities 
D)  Desire for high levels of profit 
A)  Substantial regulatory barriers 
B)  Fixed exchange rates 
C)  Financial similarities 
D)  Desire for high levels of profit

Question 16

The relatively low correlation between the movement of stock markets in different countries indicates that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diversifying a portfolio will increase the risk of investing 
B)  most countries face similar economic conditions 
C)  countries pursue different macroeconomic policies 
D)  different stock markets are not segmented from each other 
A)  diversifying a portfolio will increase the risk of investing 
B)  most countries face similar economic conditions 
C)  countries pursue different macroeconomic policies 
D)  different stock markets are not segmented from each other

Question 17

The forward exchange market does not provide adequate coverage for long-term borrowings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of the deregulation of financial industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Countries can strengthen the global capital market by encouraging strict regulations. 
B)  Financial services have historically been the most deregulated of all industries. 
C)  Deregulation helped the development of an international capital market. 
D)  Deregulation compels financial services companies to remain as domestic companies. 
A)  Countries can strengthen the global capital market by encouraging strict regulations. 
B)  Financial services have historically been the most deregulated of all industries. 
C)  Deregulation helped the development of an international capital market. 
D)  Deregulation compels financial services companies to remain as domestic companies.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of Eurocurrency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eurocurrency market is a relatively high-cost source of funds. 
B)  It is produced and banked within European countries. 
C)  Eurocurrency can be created anywhere in the world. 
D)  It is used only for internal transactions within European Union. 
A)  Eurocurrency market is a relatively high-cost source of funds. 
B)  It is produced and banked within European countries. 
C)  Eurocurrency can be created anywhere in the world. 
D)  It is used only for internal transactions within European Union.

Question 20

Economist Martin Feldstein has coined the term "hot money" to pertain to long-term capital flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does the growth in the global capital markets affect investing firms?

Explain economist Martin Feldstein's concepts of "hot money" and "patient money."

A Chinese firm borrows 1 million U.S. dollars from an American bank. The cost of this loan will be less if U.S. dollar appreciates against the Chinese currency.

Hedge funds ____.

Explain the changes observed in the risk of investments when an investor increases the number of stocks in her portfolio.

Commercial banks perform a direct connection function in capital markets.

Investors can reduce the level of risk by diversifying a portfolio internationally.

Foreign bonds sold in the United States are called bulldogs.

Which of the following statements is true of market makers?

A purely domestic capital market faces the problem of ____.

What is a capital market? Define market makers.

Which of the following is true of fixed-rate bonds?

Write a brief note on foreign exchange risks and the cost of capital.

The main factor that makes the Eurocurrency market attractive to both depositors and borrowers is that it ____.

_____ separated national equity markets from each other historically.

The relatively low correlation between the movement of stock markets in different countries indicates that ____.

The forward exchange market does not provide adequate coverage for long-term borrowings.

Which of the following statements is true of the deregulation of financial industry?

Which of the following statements is true of Eurocurrency?

Economist Martin Feldstein has coined the term "hot money" to pertain to long-term capital flows.

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The Political Economy of International Trade

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Regional Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Strategy of International Business

The Organization of International Business

Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances

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Exam 12: The Global Capital Market

How does the growth in the global capital markets affect investing firms?

Explain economist Martin Feldstein's concepts of "hot money" and "patient money."

A Chinese firm borrows 1 million U.S. dollars from an American bank. The cost of this loan will be less if U.S. dollar appreciates against the Chinese currency.

Hedge funds ____.

Explain the changes observed in the risk of investments when an investor increases the number of stocks in her portfolio.

Commercial banks perform a direct connection function in capital markets.

Investors can reduce the level of risk by diversifying a portfolio internationally.

Foreign bonds sold in the United States are called bulldogs.

Which of the following statements is true of market makers?

A purely domestic capital market faces the problem of ____.

What is a capital market? Define market makers.

Which of the following is true of fixed-rate bonds?

Write a brief note on foreign exchange risks and the cost of capital.

The main factor that makes the Eurocurrency market attractive to both depositors and borrowers is that it ____.

_____ separated national equity markets from each other historically.

The relatively low correlation between the movement of stock markets in different countries indicates that ____.

The forward exchange market does not provide adequate coverage for long-term borrowings.

Which of the following statements is true of the deregulation of financial industry?

Which of the following statements is true of Eurocurrency?

Economist Martin Feldstein has coined the term "hot money" to pertain to long-term capital flows.

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy

Political Economy and Economic Development

Differences in Culture

Ethics in International Business

International Trade Theory

The Political Economy of International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Strategy of International Business

The Organization of International Business

Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics

Global Marketing and RD

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

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