If the Real Exchange Rate Is Less Than 1, Then

question 222

Multiple Choice

If the real exchange rate is less than 1, then the

• A)nominal exchange rate x U.S. price > foreign price. The dollars required to purchase a good in the U.S. would buy more then enough foreign currency to buy the same good overseas.
• B)nominal exchange rate x U.S. price > foreign price. The dollars required to purchase a good in the U.S. would not buy enough foregoing currency to buy the same good overseas.
• C)nominal exchange rate x U.S. price < foreign price. The dollars required to purchase a good in the U.S. would buy more then enough foreign currency to buy the same good overseas.
• D)nominal exchange rate x U.S. price < foreign price. The dollars required to purchase a good in the U.S. would not buy enough foreign currency to buy the same good overseas.

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Definitions:

Trading

The act of buying and selling securities, commodities, or other financial instruments in financial markets with the aim of profiting from price movements.

Trading Securities

Financial instruments that are purchased and held primarily for selling them in the near term, with the objective of generating profits on short-term price differences.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Debt or equity securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, measured at fair value with changes recognized in other comprehensive income.

Realized Gain

is the profit made from selling an asset at a higher price than its purchase cost, officially recognized once the transaction is completed.