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What is another name for international financial management?
What is another name for international financial management?
International financial management only applies to businesses.
International financial management only applies to businesses.
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What is the institutional framework that governs international payments, capital movements, and exchange rates?
What is the institutional framework that governs international payments, capital movements, and exchange rates?
The International Monetary System
Which of the following is NOT an element of the International Monetary System?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the International Monetary System?
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What is the name of the monetary standard in which the value of the monetary unit is defined as equivalent to specific quantities of two metals?
What is the name of the monetary standard in which the value of the monetary unit is defined as equivalent to specific quantities of two metals?
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What describes the situation where people prefer to hold on to a more valuable form of money and use the less valuable one for everyday transactions?
What describes the situation where people prefer to hold on to a more valuable form of money and use the less valuable one for everyday transactions?
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The Classical Gold Standard was fully established in 1821 when Great Britain made the Bank of England's notes fully redeemable for gold.
The Classical Gold Standard was fully established in 1821 when Great Britain made the Bank of England's notes fully redeemable for gold.
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Which of the following countries did NOT adopt the Gold Standard between 1875 and 1914?
Which of the following countries did NOT adopt the Gold Standard between 1875 and 1914?
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What event led to the collapse of the Classical Gold Standard?
What event led to the collapse of the Classical Gold Standard?
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What are the two key characteristics of the International Gold Standard?
What are the two key characteristics of the International Gold Standard?
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The International Gold Standard allowed countries to freely export or import gold without restrictions.
The International Gold Standard allowed countries to freely export or import gold without restrictions.
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What mechanism did economist David Hume develop to explain how trade imbalances are automatically adjusted under the Gold Standard?
What mechanism did economist David Hume develop to explain how trade imbalances are automatically adjusted under the Gold Standard?
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The Interwar Period saw countries deliberately depreciating their currencies to make their goods cheaper in the global market, a strategy known as "beggar-thy-neighbor policies".
The Interwar Period saw countries deliberately depreciating their currencies to make their goods cheaper in the global market, a strategy known as "beggar-thy-neighbor policies".
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What was the main goal of the Bretton Woods Agreement?
What was the main goal of the Bretton Woods Agreement?
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The Bretton Woods system pegged all currencies to gold at a fixed rate.
The Bretton Woods system pegged all currencies to gold at a fixed rate.
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What caused the Bretton Woods system to collapse?
What caused the Bretton Woods system to collapse?
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The Flexible Exchange Rate Regime, established after the collapse of Bretton Woods, allows countries to choose their own exchange rate arrangements.
The Flexible Exchange Rate Regime, established after the collapse of Bretton Woods, allows countries to choose their own exchange rate arrangements.
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What is the primary determinant of exchange rates under the Flexible Exchange Rate Regime?
What is the primary determinant of exchange rates under the Flexible Exchange Rate Regime?
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Which of the following is NOT a key element of the Jamaica Agreement?
Which of the following is NOT a key element of the Jamaica Agreement?
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Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic of the current classification system for exchange rate arrangements?
Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic of the current classification system for exchange rate arrangements?
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What is the name of the system where another country's currency is used as the sole legal tender?
What is the name of the system where another country's currency is used as the sole legal tender?
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A currency board system allows for discretionary monetary policy.
A currency board system allows for discretionary monetary policy.
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What is the term for a system where the exchange rate remains within a tight margin (2%) for at least six months?
What is the term for a system where the exchange rate remains within a tight margin (2%) for at least six months?
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Which of the following exchange rate arrangements involves adjusting the exchange rate gradually based on certain economic indicators?
Which of the following exchange rate arrangements involves adjusting the exchange rate gradually based on certain economic indicators?
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The Balance of Payments (BOP) records all transactions made by residents of a specific country with the rest of the world over a designated time period.
The Balance of Payments (BOP) records all transactions made by residents of a specific country with the rest of the world over a designated time period.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Current Account?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Current Account?
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A surplus in the Current Account is typically financed by a deficit in the Capital Account.
A surplus in the Current Account is typically financed by a deficit in the Capital Account.
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What is the main purpose of Corporate Governance?
What is the main purpose of Corporate Governance?
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Which of the following is NOT a key principle of corporate governance?
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of corporate governance?
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Transparency in corporate governance requires open communication between a company and its stakeholders.
Transparency in corporate governance requires open communication between a company and its stakeholders.
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The collapse of Enron serves as a stark example of how good corporate governance can be detrimental to a company.
The collapse of Enron serves as a stark example of how good corporate governance can be detrimental to a company.
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of corporate governance in the Financial Sector?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of corporate governance in the Financial Sector?
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Corporate governance has a negligible impact on the development of capital markets.
Corporate governance has a negligible impact on the development of capital markets.
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Study Notes
International Financial Management
- A well-known term in today's world, also known as International Finance, is the financial management of businesses operating in an international environment.
- It involves handling various financial aspects that arise due to multiple currencies, varied political and economic situations, and different markets.
- International financial activities connect businesses with overseas partners (customers, suppliers, lenders, etc.).
- It can also be used by government organizations and non-profit institutions.
International Monetary System
- The system dictates international payments, capital movements, and exchange rates.
- It outlines the structure and rules for these processes, including how payments occur between countries, capital moves across borders, and exchange rates are determined.
- Each country now has its own currency, and the international monetary system governs the rules for valuing and exchanging these various currencies.
- This system uses agreements and policies to ensure smooth international trade and investment.
- It includes four main elements: exchange arrangements/rates, international payment transactions and capital movements, and international reserves.
Bimetallism (Before 1875)
- A monetary system where the value of money is tied to both gold and silver.
- Both metals were accepted for coinage and usage in international payments.
- The exchange rates were determined by the amount of gold or silver each currency contained.
- This system lacked a strong organizational structure.
- Gresham's Law explains that less valuable money will dominate when two types of money circulate at the same time.
Classical Gold Standard(1875–1914)
- Countries used gold as a basis for their currency, with a fixed exchange rate.
- Countries had to have gold reserves to back up their currency.
- The system allowed for free trade and commerce, and exchange rates could automatically adjust through international trade imbalances (specie-flow mechanism).
- Began in 1821 with Great Britain, with other countries following suit until 1914.
Interwar Period (1915–1944)
- The Classical Gold Standard ended during World War I due to internal issues.
- Countries suspended the exchange of currencies for gold and imposed restrictions to regulate trade during wartime.
- Many countries experienced hyper-inflation after the war as they tried to stabilize their currency from the war.
Bretton Woods System (1945–1972)
- A post-World War II system created a new international monetary order with a fixed exchange rate pegged to the US dollar.
- Countries agreed to convert their currencies into US dollars, which in turn were convertible into gold at a fixed rate.
- The US dollar gained prominence as the global reserve currency.
- The US eventually ended the convertibility of the dollar into gold in 1971.
- The system collapsed in 1973 due to difficulties with managing the exchange rate system.
Flexible Exchange Rate Regime (1973-Present)
- An international monetary system that lets supply and demand determine exchange rates.
- Countries decided on their own exchange rate management structure or pegged it to a basket of currencies.
- Monetary policies are now more flexible to accommodate domestic economic circumstances.
- The International Monetary Fund's Jamaica Agreement legalized the system and set rules for it.
Current Exchange Rate Arrangements
- The International Monetary Fund categorizes exchange rate arrangements in 10 different regimes.
- These regimes can be grouped by features like the degree of market determination or level of government intervention.
Balance of Payments
- A record of all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world during a specific period.
- The current account reflects trade in goods and services, investment income, and transfers.
- The capital account reflects capital flows and changes in reserves.
- A country's deficit or surplus in its current account is balanced by a surplus or deficit in its capital account.
Corporate Governance
- An essential aspect that directs and controls companies, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- It includes considerations like shareholder primacy, transparency, and security factors.
- It outlines relations between investors and corporations, with the aim of building trust and confidence.
- Important for investors and corporations as it minimizes risks and builds trust.
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Explore the essentials of International Financial Management and the International Monetary System in this quiz. Understand how businesses navigate financial practices across different countries and currencies. Additionally, learn about the rules governing international payments and capital movements.
