Why Would Someone Float a Trial Balloon

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why would someone float a trial balloon?

• A) Because they have something to hide
• B) To embarrass a rival
• C) To check weather conditions
• D) To avoid difficult questions
• E) To test public response

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Definitions:

Currencies

Currencies are the system of money in general use in a particular country, region, or economic area, facilitating the exchange of goods and services.

Eurobond

International bonds issued in multiple countries but denominated in a single currency (usually the issuer’s currency).

Foreign Bond

A bond issued in a country by a foreign entity, denominated in the issuing country's currency.

Absolute Purchasing Power Parity

A theory in economics that suggests that in the absence of transaction costs and official barriers, the price of identical products sold in different countries should be the same when translated to a common currency.