SCENARIO 5-7 A Consulting Firm That Surveyed Consumers' Holiday Shopping Behavior Found

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SCENARIO 5-7
A consulting firm that surveyed consumers' holiday shopping behavior found that the percentage of
consumers from the U.S., Canada, and China who said that they planned to spend more on holiday
shopping were 40%, 34% and 73%, respectively. The survey also found that the percentage of
consumers from the U.S., Canada, and China who said that they were willing to share personal
information with retailers in order to receive personalized offers from retailers were 55%, 46% and
72%, respectively. Suppose you randomly select 5 consumers from each of the three countries.
-Referring to Scenario 5-7, the probability that all 5 consumers from Canada plan to spend more
on holiday shopping is ________.

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Definitions:

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the domestic country's purchase of foreign assets and the foreign purchases of the domestic country's assets over a specified period, reflecting the flow of capital across borders.

Capital Asset

A long-term asset such as equipment, real estate, or machinery that a company uses in its operations to generate wealth.

Loanable Funds

The market where savers provide funds to borrowers, usually influencing interest rates.

Foreign-Currency Exchange

The conversion of one currency into another currency, a critical process for international trade, travel, and investment.