How Would an Increase in the U

question 1

Multiple Choice

How would an increase in the U.S.federal budget deficit affect the exchange rate in the market for dollars?

• A)The exchange rate will increase.
• B)The exchange rate will decrease.
• C)The exchange rate will not be affected by a change in the federal budget deficit.
• D)The impact of the increase in the federal budget deficit on the exchange rate cannot be predicted.

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Definitions:

Target Payout Ratio

Percentage of net income paid as a cash dividend.

Constant Ratio

A financial strategy or policy that maintains a fixed proportionate relationship between two or more variables, such as assets and liabilities.

Pro Forma Financial Statements

Financial statements projecting future years' earnings, usually to assess the impact of new projects or acquisitions.

Capital Intensity Ratio

A financial metric that measures the amount of assets needed per dollar of sales; higher ratios indicate a greater investment in assets to generate sales.