Which of the Following Is the LEAST Important Economic Rationales

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the LEAST important economic rationales for countertrade?

• A) many Third World countries use countertrade to conserve what little foreign exchange they have
• B) the goods taken in countertrade are often unattractive and difficult to market
• C) countertrade enables members of cartels such as OPEC to undercut an agreed-upon price without formally doing so
• D) it avoids tariff and quota constraints

Plan financial goals such as saving for education, purchasing a home, or preparing for retirement by calculating necessary contributions.

Understand the factors affecting the accumulation and depletion of savings and investments over time.

Apply time value of money concepts to evaluate different financial decisions.

Calculate the duration of loans and savings plans.

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