According to Your Authors, Diversifying Cash Flows Internationally May Help

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to your authors, diversifying cash flows internationally may help MNEs reduce the variability of cash flows because:

• A) of a lack of competition among international firms.
• B) of an offset to cash flow variability caused by exchange rate variability.
• C) returns are not perfectly correlated between countries.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Callable Bonds

A type of financial instrument that allows the issuer to buy them back prior to the expiration date, for a pre-determined price.

Bond Indenture

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Fiscal Year

A twelve-month period used for accounting and financial reporting purposes, which may or may not align with the calendar year.

Effective Interest Rate Method

A method of amortizing the discount or premium on bonds payable that reflects the constant rate of interest over the life of the bond.