Which of the following financial instruments provides a buyer the right (but not the obligation) to purchase or sell a fixed amount of currency at a prearranged price, within a few days to a few years?

A. Currency option
B. Letter of credit
C. Currency swap
D. Forward contract


Answer: A

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The law of comparative advantage explains which of the following?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. Ricardo; Paula B. Paula; Ricardo C. Paula; Paula D. Ricardo; Ricardo

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A recessionary gap exists when

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