The Current Exchange Rate System in the United States Is

question 138

Multiple Choice

The current exchange rate system in the United States is best described as a

• A)silver standard.
• B)managed float exchange rate system.
• C)fixed exchange rate system.
• D)gold standard.

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Definitions:

Time Value of Money

The concept that money available at the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning capacity.

Net Present Value

A calculation that compares the value of a dollar today to the value of that same dollar in the future, taking inflation and returns into account.

Present Value Factor

A factor used to calculate the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific rate of return.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A process of dividing the expense of a substantial asset into identical annual portions over its useful duration.