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question 166

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Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Simultaneous Shifts in Demand and Supply
-(Exhibit: Simultaneous Shifts in Demand and Supply) D₁ and S₁ are original supply and demand curves, and S₂ and D₂ are new curves. In this market, the change in supply may have resulted from:

• A) wage increases for the workers.
• B) an improvement in technology.
• C) a decrease in the number of sellers.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Fair-Value Hedge

A hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of an asset or liability or an identified portion of such an asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk.

Exchange Gain

A profit arising from changes in foreign exchange rates that benefit the value of a company's foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities.

April 30 Year-End

A fiscal year or financial reporting period that concludes on April 30th, often used by companies or organizations for tax or reporting purposes.

Cash-Flow Hedge

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