A US Manufacturer Arranges to Purchase Parts from a German Supplier

question 2

Multiple Choice

A U.S. manufacturer arranges to purchase parts from a German supplier for 500,000 euros in six months. The U.S. manufacturer is concerned that the dollar will depreciate against the euro, meaning the dollar cost of the 500,000 euros will rise. What should the U.S. manufacturer do?

• A) lobby the Fed to lower interest rates on six-month T- bills
• B) buy a futures contract that fixes the dollar cost of 500,000 euros in six months
• C) buy an exchange rate contract that pegs the interest rate to the discount rate on interbank loans
• D) sell a naked option to cover the output spread

Knowledge of the diversity and function of microorganisms associated with plants, including bacteria and fungi.

Explain the influence of plant root systems and associated symbiotic organisms on soil nutrient dynamics.

Recognize the benefits of plant-microorganism interactions to agriculture, such as improved nutrient uptake and soil fertility.

Understand the regulatory mechanisms plants employ to control the entry and movement of ions and water.

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