Once Capital Markets Are Integrated, It Is Difficult for a Country

question 70

Multiple Choice

Once capital markets are integrated, it is difficult for a country to maintain a fixed exchange rate. Why?

• A)The market forces may be stronger than the exchange rate intervention that the government can muster.
• B)Portfolio managers will not invest in countries with fixed exchange rates.
• C)Because of the Tobin Tax.
• D)None of the above

Analyze forward rates and their relationship to yield to maturity and interest rates.

Evaluate the impact of interest rate expectations on bond prices and yields.

Distinguish between on-the-run and off-the-run bonds and their yield implications.

Understand the concepts of reinvestment risk and yield to maturity calculations.

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