Assume That Capital Is Perfectly Mobile and Substitutable and That

question 149

Multiple Choice

Assume that capital is perfectly mobile and substitutable and that the interest rate in the United States and the European Union is currently 5%. Investors expect the euro to rise against the dollar by 2% and they thus demand a _____ in the _____.

• A) higher return equal to 7%; United States
• B) higher return equal to 7%; European Union
• C) lower return equal to 3%; United States

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Definitions:

Rational Risk-averse Investor

An investor who prioritizes minimizing risk over achieving potentially higher returns when making investment decisions, acting based on logical analysis.

Well-diversified Portfolio

A Well-diversified Portfolio is an investment strategy that involves spreading investments across various asset classes and sectors to reduce risk while improving potential returns.

Diversification

An investment strategy aimed at reducing risk by allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries, and other categories.

Economic Uncertainty

Situations where the future economic conditions or financial market trends cannot be predicted with certainty.