Assume a System of Floating Exchange Rates

question 144

Multiple Choice

Assume a system of floating exchange rates.Due to a high savings rate,suppose the level of savings in Japan is in excess of domestic investment needs.If Japanese residents invest abroad,the yen's exchange value will ____ and the Japanese trade balance will move toward ____.

• A) Appreciate,deficit
• B) Appreciate,surplus
• C) Depreciate,deficit
• D) Depreciate,surplus

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use, reflecting its decrease in value over time.

Net Income

The remaining profit of a corporation once every expense, tax, and additional cost is deducted from the overall revenue.

Amortization Expense

The gradual write-off of the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Equity-Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in affiliate companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted thereafter for the investor's share of the investee's profits or losses.