For Larger Sample Sizes, a Rough Approximation for the Sample $\approx$

question 48

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For larger sample sizes, a rough approximation for the sample standard deviation s is that s $\approx$ R / 4, where R is the range.

Analyze the impact of interest rates on foreign investment and currency valuation.

Understand the principles of a gold standard and its effect on international trade balances.

Grasp the relationship between shifts in consumer preferences and their impact on currency demand and trade balances.

Understand how exchange rate changes affect the price of imported goods and services.

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Definitions:

Trade Balance

The difference in value between a country's imports and exports over a given period, a component of a country's balance of payments.

Merchandise Exports

Goods produced within a country and sold to customers in another country, contributing to the country's gross domestic product.

Capital Account

A national account that records the transactions involving international transfer of capital, such as foreign direct investments and portfolio investments.

Balance of Goods

The difference in value between a country's imports and exports of physical products.