Assume a System of Floating Exchange Rates

question 42

Multiple Choice

Assume a system of floating exchange rates.In response to relatively high domestic interest rates,suppose that foreign investors place their funds in domestic capital markets.The result would be

• A) a depreciation of the domestic currency and a rise in net exports
• B) a depreciation of the domestic currency and a fall in net exports
• C) an appreciation of the domestic currency and a rise in net exports
• D) an appreciation of the domestic currency and a fall in net exports

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, like utilities, maintenance, and salaries of support staff.

Assembly Department

A segment of a manufacturing firm where components are put together to form a finished product.

Departmental Predetermined Overhead Rates

The overhead rates assigned to specific departments based on estimated costs and activity levels, used for allocating overhead to products.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated in a given period, often used in manufacturing to allocate costs or set production schedules.