What Impact Might an Increase in the Budget Deficit Have

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Multiple Choice

What impact might an increase in the budget deficit have on interest rates and exchange rates?

• A)Interest rates and exchange rates increase.
• B)Interest rates increase and exchange rates decrease.
• C)Interest rates decrease and exchange rates increase.
• D)Interest rates and exchange rates decrease.

Distinguish between various types of financial statements and their specific purposes.

Understand the role of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in financial performance measurement.

Make comparisons between companies of different sizes more effective through the use of common size financial statements.

Understand the tactics firms can employ to improve their Economic Value Added (EVA).

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