Which of the Following Is Cited as a Good Reason

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is cited as a good reason for NOT hedging currency exposures?

• A) Shareholders are more capable of diversifying risk than management.
• B) Currency risk management through hedging does not increase expected cash flows.
• C) Hedging activities are often of greater benefit to management than to shareholders.
• D) All of the above are cited as reasons NOT to hedge.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The surplus remaining after deducting total costs from total revenues, including both explicit and implicit costs, and representing a measure of economic efficiency.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Accounting Profit

The total revenue of a business minus the explicit costs, representing the financial gain on its income statement.

Economic Cost

The total cost of choosing one action over another, including both the costs incurred and the opportunity costs of forgone alternatives.