The Rate Charged by Commercial Banks for the Purchase of Any

question 55

Multiple Choice

The rate charged by commercial banks for the purchase of any foreign currency (in Canadian dollars) on any given day would be based on which of the following?

• A) The average rate.
• B) The closing rate.
• C) The spot rate.
• D) The forward rate.

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Definitions:

Tax Cuts

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Crowding-In Effect

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Aggregate Demand

Aggregate economic demand for products and services, assessed at a certain overall price point during a predefined time span.

National Debt

The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed and not yet repaid, often through the issuance of securities.