The Principal Result of the Rising Value of the U

question 73

Multiple Choice

The principal result of the rising value of the U.S.dollar in the mid-1990s was the

• A)lower foreign inflation.
• B)lower U.S.interest rates.
• C)opportunities for currency speculation.
• D)attractive investments in U.S.technology.

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Cash

Money in the form of currency, which includes banknotes and coins, representing a medium of exchange for the purchase of goods or services.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by a company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Paid-In Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares and any amount paid in excess.