1 .e.hedging.
(hedging can be selected)
If a firm insures itself against foreign exchange risk, it is engaging in hedging.
counter trade means the foreign trade is done by exchanging goods.
currency speculation means trying to gain from currency fluctuations.
arbitrage is trying to gain from the knowledge of the operation of market forces.
question 19.
D.$55.00.
since 1 euro = 1.1 dollar
50 euros will be = 50*1.1 =>$55.
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