Limestone, Shells, and Chalk Are Some of the Raw Materials

question 43

Multiple Choice

Limestone, shells, and chalk are some of the raw materials used in the manufacture of cement. Raw materials like these constitute the _____ of the cement industry.

• A) factors of production
• B) visible artifacts
• C) intangible resources
• D) economies of scale

Understand the balance of trade and how international transactions are accounted for.

Recognize hedging strategies for managing currency risk in international transactions.

Describe the role of government intervention in foreign exchange markets under floating exchange rate systems.

Understand the concept and implication of Eurodollars and Eurobonds in international finance.

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