When a Government Requires a Permit to Purchase Foreign Currency

question 76

Multiple Choice

When a government requires a permit to purchase foreign currency, the exchange rates:

• A) are market-driven.
• B) can be negotiated by the firm.
• C) are unpredictable.
• D) are set by the government, often above the free market rate.

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