Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Many countries regulate or limit capital inflows or outflows,and many do not allow their currencies to be freely converted into dollars,thereby creating capital market segmentation.
• B)The existence of internationally integrated capital markets makes many decisions in international corporate finance more complicated but potentially more lucrative for a firm that is well positioned to exploit the market segmentation.
• C)Political,legal,social,and cultural characteristics that differ across countries may require compensation in the form of a country risk premium.
• D)Swaps allow firms to mitigate their exchange rate risk exposure between assets and liabilities,while still making investments and raising funds in the most attractive locales.

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares of stock that are owned by shareholders including those held by institutional investors and restricted shares held by insiders and company officers.

Market Price

The existing rate at which one can buy or sell an asset or service in the market.

Incremental Value

The additional value created by undertaking a specific action, project, or investment, compared to not doing so.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares that are currently owned by shareholders, including restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders as well as those held by the public.