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Chap 001
Chap 001
Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives
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Learning Objective 1
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Learning Objective 2
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Learning Objective 2
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Learning Objective 2
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100,000
100,000
Learning Objective 2
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90,909
9,091
100,000
Learning Objective 2
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Hedging
Joe can hedge (i.e., protect itself) against a loss
from an exchange rate fluctuation. Hedging can
be accomplished by various means, including:
Foreign currency option the right (but not the
obligation) to sell foreign currency at a specific
exchange rate for a specified period of time.
Learning Objective 2
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Hedging
Forward contract this is an obligation to
exchange foreign currency at a date in the
future, which is typically 30, 60 or 90 days.
Learning Objective 2
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 3
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Learning Objective 4
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Learning Objective 5
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Learning Objective 6
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corporations (MNCs)
Companies that have headquarters in one country
and operate in one or more other countries.
Currently, MNCs account for approximately 10% of
the worlds Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Learning Objective 6
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Learning Objective 6
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