Walmart Accounts for ____ of U.S. GDP

question 23

Multiple Choice

Walmart accounts for ____ of U.S. GDP.

• A)less than 1%
• B)nearly 3%
• C)10%
• D)15%

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Definitions:

Speculative Forward Contract

A financial derivative used to speculate on the future price of an asset, involving an agreement to buy or sell the asset at a future date for a price determined today.

Fair Value Hedge

A risk management technique that uses financial instruments to mitigate the risk associated with changes in the fair value of an asset or liability.

Firm Commitment

An agreement between a buyer and an underwriter in which the underwriter guarantees the sale of a certain amount of securities.

Cash Flow Hedge

A hedging strategy used to manage risk associated with variability in cash flows, typically related to interest rates or currency exchange rates.