International Business and Trade: Foreign Exchange and Global Markets
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What is the primary purpose of a fixed exchange rate regime?

  • To promote trade in backward and underdeveloped countries
  • To promote international investment
  • To eliminate exchange control
  • To provide stability and predictability for international trade and investment (correct)
  • What happens to a currency when there is more demand for it in the foreign exchange market?

  • It remains unchanged
  • It becomes fixed
  • It appreciates (correct)
  • It depreciates
  • What is a benefit of the euro's stability?

  • Reassurance for investors and stability in financial markets (correct)
  • Increased competitiveness for European exports
  • Increased volatility in currency markets
  • Reduced financial market influence
  • What is a characteristic of a floating exchange rate regime?

    <p>The exchange rate is determined by supply and demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of a floating exchange rate regime?

    <p>It can be more volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a currency increasing in value relative to other currencies?

    <p>Appreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a strong euro on European exports?

    <p>It decreases their competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a government intervening in the foreign exchange market in a fixed exchange rate regime?

    <p>To maintain the fixed exchange rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a currency decreasing in value relative to other currencies?

    <p>Depreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of changes in the euro on global financial markets?

    <p>It changes the prices of stocks, loans, and other financial instruments worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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