The FI Is Acting as a Speculator When It

question 45

Multiple Choice

The FI is acting as a speculator when it

• A)buys or sells currency to balance the FI's net exposure.
• B)takes a nonzero net position in a particular currency.
• C)processes an exporter's transaction in a foreign currency.
• D)makes a market in a currency.
• E)advises customers on their international business.

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Definitions:

Shut Down

A short-term decision by a firm to cease operations temporarily due to unfavorable market conditions.

ATC Curve

Average Total Cost Curve; a graph that shows the per-unit cost of production at every level of output.

AVC Curve

Average Variable Cost Curve, it represents the change in variable cost associated with producing more units of a good or service.

Variable Input

An input in the production process that can be altered in the short term to adjust the level of output.