Exhibit 14.3 The Following Questions Are Based on the Information Below

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Exhibit 14.3
The following questions are based on the information below.
An investor is considering 4 investments,A,B,C and leaving his money in the bank.The payoff from each investment is a function of the economic climate over the next 2 years.The economy can expand or decline.The following payoff matrix has been developed for the decision problem.The investor has estimated the probability of a declining economy at 70% and an expanding economy at 30%.

-Refer to Exhibit 14.3.What is the expected monetary value of Investment A?

• A)34.
• B)30.
• C)20.
• D)15.

Comprehend the theories explaining movements in exchange rates, including purchasing power parity.

Identify the differences and implications of floating and fixed exchange rate systems.

Understand the role of government interventions in the currency markets.

Recognize the effects of currency appreciation and depreciation on trade and personal finance.

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