An American importer of English clothing has contracted to pay an amount fixed in British pounds three months from now. If the importer worries that the US dollar may depreciate sharply against the British pound in the interim, it would be well advised to a. Buy pounds in the forward exchange market. b. Sell pounds in the forward exchange market. c. Buy dollars in the futures market. d. Sell dollars in the futures market.

An American importer of English clothing has contracted to pay an amount fixed in British pounds three months from now. If the importer worries that the US dollar may depreciate sharply against the British pound in the interim, it would be well advised to a. Buy pounds in the forward exchange market. b. Sell pounds in the forward exchange market. c. Buy dollars in the futures market. d. Sell dollars in the futures market.

Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781285193946

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter3: Exploring Global Business

Section: Chapter Questions

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