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ISBN: 9781266418150

Author: Hoyle

Publisher: MCG CUSTOM

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It is the possibility that the value of a currency will fluctuate in the future. In the wake of globalization, business establishments have increasingly ventured into international markets. The volume of international trade has prospered excellently in t…

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Chapter 9, Problem 8Q

Why would a company prefer a foreign currency option over a forward contract in hedging a foreign currency firm commitment? Why would a company prefer a forward contract over an option in hedging a foreign currency asset or liability?

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