A Hardware Company Named Ace Works Corp

question 36

Multiple Choice

A hardware company named Ace Works Corp. has been going through financial problems because the entire industry experienced a drastic rise in prices. This has made it hard for the company to plan any future investments as it cannot risk the chance of losing more funds. Rather than development, most of the companies in this industry are experiencing an increase in price competition because all of them are competing with each other to gain more market share. Which of the following general economic conditions is Ace Works Corp. experiencing?

• A)Inflation
• B)Low interest rate
• C)Low currency exchange rate
• D)Economic growth

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