If Interest Rates Fall in the United States Relative to the Rest

question 61

Multiple Choice

If interest rates fall in the United States relative to the rest of the world,the demand for U.S.dollars will ________ because there is lesser demand for assets with ________ returns.

• A) decrease; higher
• B) decrease; lower
• C) increase; higher
• D) increase; lower
• E) increase; diminishing marginal

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Definitions:

Fair Value

Fair value is the estimated market price of an asset or liability, reflecting the amount for which it could be exchanged or settled in a transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties under no compulsion.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate revenue and expenses to the appropriate period, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Long-Term Investment

Investments held for an extended period, typically exceeding one year, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, aiming for prolonged growth.

Fair Value

A valuation of an asset or liability determined by the price it would fetch if sold, or the cost to transfer it, in a smooth transaction among participants in the market.