Which of the Following Is Not a Criticism of Flexible

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criticism of flexible exchange rates?

• A)All of the following.
• B)They are volatile, which increases risks for importers and exporters.
• C)They could affect employment and increase demand for trade restrictions.
• D)They do not allow for discretionary monetary policy.
• E)They allow central banks to follow expansionary monetary policies.

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Definitions:

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements and is often used to assess the cost of a company’s financing through equity issuance.

Coupon Rate

Each year's interest rate on a bond displayed as a percentage of the bond's face value.

Cost of Capital

The minimum earnings rate a corporation must achieve on its projects to sustain its market valuation and draw in investments.

After-Tax Cost of Debt

The net cost of debt to a company after accounting for the tax deductions obtained on interest payments.