Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the global debt crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fiscal imbalances are the least important source of risk and uncertainty in the global business environment.
B)   The smallest proportion of government debt results from national pension and healthcare programs.
C)   Debt has substantially decreased in major advanced economies mainly due to excessive government spending.
D)   When a government tries to pay down its debt, money is drawn out of the national money supply, which hinders economic activity and reduces tax revenues.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

If demand for the dollar is low, the price of the dollar is most likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rise
B)   remain stable
C)   fall, then rise
D)   fallE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a country that has experienced dollarization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ecuador
B)   Japan
C)   France
D)   BrazilE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of a dirty float?

Accepted Answer

A)   exchange rates fluctuate with occasional central bank intervention
B)   beneficial exchange rates are offered in trade with certain nations
C)   fixed exchange rates are set and maintained by the World Bank
D)   currency values rise and fall according to the U.S. dollarE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A devaluation is an action taken by the international monetary fund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about currencies?

Accepted Answer

A)   The British pound is an example of a nonconvertible currency.
B)   Hard currencies are highly unstable currencies.
C)   Currencies that are used for international transactions are called nonconvertible.
D)   Convertible currencies can be readily exchanged for other currencies.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Explain the concept of currency risk. How can inflation and interest rates create currency risk?

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Complications in international transacti...

Question 8

________ are mangers of pensions and mutual funds, as well as insurance companies who have assumed an enormous role in driving capital markets around the world.

Accepted Answer

A)   Entrepreneurs
B)   Institutional investors
C)   Angel investors
D)   Venture capitalistsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Explain why international financial and monetary activities are becoming more integrated. What are the risks and benefits of the growing integration of the two activities?

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Explain the concept of currency risk. How can inflation and interest rates create currency risk?

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