Which One of the Following Statements Is Most True

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is most true?

• A) If central banks are not sterilizing and the home country has a balance of payments surplus, any associated increase in a foreign central bank's claims on the home country implies a decreased foreign money supply.
• B) If central banks are not sterilizing and the home country has a balance of payments surplus, any associated decrease in a foreign central bank's claims on the home country implies a decreased foreign money demand.
• C) If central banks are not sterilizing and the home country has a balance of payments surplus, any associated decrease in a foreign central bank's claims on the home country implies a decreased foreign money supply.
• D) If central banks are not sterilizing and the home country has a balance of payments shortage, any associated decrease in a foreign central bank's claims on the home country implies a decreased foreign money supply.
• E) If central banks are not sterilizing and the home country has a balance of payments shortage, any associated decrease in a foreign central bank's claims on the home country implies an increased domestic money supply.

---

Definitions:

Investors

People or organizations that invest funds anticipating financial profits in return.

Current Cost

The cost that would be incurred to replace an asset or inventory at present prices, differing from historical cost which is based on the value at the time of acquisition.

FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, responsible for establishing and improving financial accounting and reporting standards for the public interest.

Financial Statements

Papers that offer a summary of a corporation's fiscal health, comprising the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.