​To Force the Value of the British Pound to Depreciate

question 89

Multiple Choice

​To force the value of the British pound to depreciate against the dollar, the Federal Reserve should:

• A) ​sell dollars for pounds in the foreign exchange market and the Bank of England should sell dollars for pounds in the foreign exchange market.
• B) ​sell pounds for dollars in the foreign exchange market and the Bank of England should sell dollars for pounds in the foreign exchange market.
• C) ​sell pounds for dollars in the foreign exchange market and the Bank of England should sell pounds for dollars in the foreign exchange market.
• D) ​sell dollars for pounds in the foreign exchange market and the Bank of England should sell pounds for dollars in the foreign exchange market.

Evaluate the risks and returns associated with foreign exchange transactions.

Calculate the net present value (NPV) of international projects, incorporating risk factors and capital costs.

Identify opportunities for triangular arbitrage and execute calculations to determine potential profits.

Understand the role of risk-free rates in international financial decisions.

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