When Two Parties Agree to Exchange Currency and Execute the Deal

question 16

Multiple Choice

When two parties agree to exchange currency and execute the deal immediately, the transaction is a

• A) futures exchange.
• B) carry trade.
• C) spot exchange.
• D) forward exchange.

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Coordination Problem

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