If the Real Exchange Rate for Coal Is 1

question 120

Multiple Choice

If the real exchange rate for coal is 1.5, the price of coal in the United States is $50 per ton, and the price of coal in Britain is 20 British pounds per ton, what is the nominal exchange rate?

• A)15/4 or 3.75 pounds per dollar
• B)5/3 or 1.67 pounds per dollar
• C)3/5 or 0.6 pounds per dollar
• D)4/15 or 2.67 pounds per dollar

Understand the role of leverage in hedge funds and its effects on market-neutral and directional strategies.

Comprehend the concept of arbitrage opportunities in hedge fund management.

Identify the biases and statistical challenges in measuring hedge fund performance.

Understand the regulatory and structural aspects of hedge funds including lock-up periods, high water marks, and survivorship bias.

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