A Foreign Currency Long Hedge with a $/¥ Futures Contract

question 33

True/False

A foreign currency long hedge with a $/¥ futures contract will be a foreign currency short hedge with a ¥/$ futures contract.

Distinguish between unilateral and bilateral contracts and their requirements.

Recognize the role of forbearance as a form of consideration.

Comprehend the criteria for enforceable agreements and the necessity of mutual consideration.

Identify different types of consideration and their legal validity.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A situation where, at the current price, the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity of goods demanded, leading to a stable market condition.

Optimal Allocation

The most efficient distribution of resources and services, maximizing the benefit from their use.

External Costs

Costs not reflected in the market price of goods or services, borne by a third party or society at large.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, where no single entity can significantly influence prices or market conditions.