Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Currency options allow firms to lock in a future exchange rate; currency forward contracts allow firms to insure themselves against the exchange rate moving beyond a certain level.
• B) Generally speaking, cash-and-carry strategies are used primarily by large banks, which can borrow easily and face low transaction costs.
• C) Currency options, like the stock options, give the holder the right-but not the obligation-to exchange currency at a given exchange rate.
• D) Many managers want the firm to benefit if the exchange rate moves in their favour, rather than being stuck paying an above-market rate.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a company achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Firm

A business organization, such as a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

Profit

An excess of sales revenue relative to the opportunity cost of production. The cost component includes the opportunity cost of all resources, including those owned by the firm. Therefore, profit accrues only when the value of the good produced is greater than the value of the resources used for its production.

Loss

A deficit of sales revenue relative to the opportunity cost of production. Losses are a penalty imposed on those who produce goods even though they are valued less than the resources required for their production.