Suppose the Exchange Rate Is Such That 1 U

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose the exchange rate is such that 1 U.S.dollar equals 1 euro in New York and 0.9 euros in Paris.An arbitrageur would sell euros

• A)in New York and buy U.S.dollars in Paris
• B)in Paris and buy U.S.dollars in New York
• C)in New York while buying them in Paris
• D)in Paris while buying them in New York
• E)at the same price in both cities

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Definitions:

Market Price

Market price refers to the present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a market.

Face Value

The nominal or original value printed on a financial instrument like a bond, distinct from its market value.

Market Yield

The annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the market price, reflecting the current consensus on the investment's future performance.

Coupon Bond

A bond that pays the holder a fixed interest payment (coupon) periodically until the maturity date, when the principal amount is reimbursed.