All Other Things Being Equal, We Expect Fixed Exchange Rates

question 125

Multiple Choice

All other things being equal, we expect fixed exchange rates to promote trade by lowering transactions costs. If that is true, then differences in prices measured in a common currency should be ________among countries with ______exchange rates than among countries with ______ rates.

• A) lower; fixed; floating
• B) lower; floating; fixed
• C) higher; fixed; floating
• D) the same; fixed; floating

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Definitions:

Amortization

The gradual reduction of the book value of an intangible asset or loan balance over time through regular payments.

Net Income

The net income of a company following the deduction of all expenses and taxes from its total revenues.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually from profits, as a distribution of earnings.

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually financial, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.