Most Foreign Exchange Transactions Are Through the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

Most foreign exchange transactions are through the U.S. dollar. If the transaction is expressed as the foreign currency per dollar this known as ________ whereas ________ are expressed as dollars per foreign unit.

• A) European terms; indirect
• B) American terms; direct
• C) American terms; European terms
• D) European terms; American terms

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Definitions:

Corruption

The abuse of entrusted power for private gain, often undermining democracy, ethical values, and justice and leading to various forms of criminal activity, discrimination, and mistrust.

Government Inefficiency

Occurs when government actions result in wasted resources, over-expending, or achieving outcomes that do not maximize social welfare.

Production Cost

The total expense incurred in manufacturing a product or providing a service, including raw materials, labor, and overheads.

Remittances

Money sent back home by migrants to family members in their country of origin.