An American Firm That Buys Foreign Exchange Because Its Managers

question 12

Multiple Choice

An American firm that buys foreign exchange because its managers expect the dollar to depreciate is

• A)increasing the supply of foreign exchange.
• B)increasing the demand for foreign exchange.
• C)speculating.
• D)Both A and B.
• E)Both B and C.

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