Concerning the covering of exchange rate risks, assuming that a depreciation of the domestic currency is feared, one can say that there is an incentive for

A. monetary authorities to rush to cover their future needs.
B. importers to rush to cover their future needs.
C. both exporters and importers to rush to cover their future needs.
D. exporters to rush to cover their future needs.


Answer: B

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