Jasper Pernik Is a Currency Speculator Who Enjoys "Betting" on Changes

question 48

Multiple Choice

Jasper Pernik is a currency speculator who enjoys "betting" on changes in the foreign currency exchange market. Currently the spot price for the Japanese yen is ¥129.87/$ and the 6-month forward rate is ¥128.53/$. Jasper thinks the yen will move to ¥128.00/$ in the next six months. Jasper should ________ at ________ to profit from changing currency values.

• A) buy yen; the forward rate
• B) buy dollars; the forward rate
• C) sell yen; the forward rate
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual market price they receive, reflecting the benefit to producers from selling at a higher price.

Tax

A fundamental fiscal obligation or alternative sort of levy placed upon a taxpayer by a government power, promoting government funding and assorted investments in public infrastructure.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service and the actual price they do pay, reflecting the economic benefit obtained by consumers.

Tax Revenue

Tax revenue represents the income that a government receives from taxing individuals and businesses within its jurisdiction.