Will an Arbitrageur Facing the Following Prices Be Able to Make

question 73

Multiple Choice

Will an arbitrageur facing the following prices be able to make money?

• A)Yes, borrow €1,000,000 at 3.65%; Trade for $ at the bid spot rate $1.40 = €1.00; Invest at 4.1%; Hedge this with a long position in a forward contract.
• B)Yes, borrow $1,000,000 at 4.2%; Trade for € at the spot ask exchange rate $1.43 = €1.00; Invest €699,300.70 at 3.5%; Hedge this by going SHORT in forward (agree to sell € @ BID price of $1.44/€ in one year).Cash flow in 1 year $237.76.
• C)No; the transactions costs are too high.
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Behaving

Acting in a manner according to certain standards, rules, or expectations in social contexts.

Heteronomous Morality

The first stage of moral development in Piaget’s theory, occurring from 4 to 7 years of age. Justice and rules are conceived of as unchangeable properties of the world, beyond the control of people.

Immanent Justice

The belief, often held by children, that moral behavior is immediately rewarded and immoral behavior is immediately punished.

Autonomous Morality

The second stage of moral development in Piaget’s theory, displayed by older children (about 10 years of age and older). The child becomes aware that rules and laws are created by people and that, in judging an action, one should consider the actor’s intentions as well as the consequences.