If you are the manager, you should understand which of the operations do not create benefit from depreciation of the firm's local currency. I. Borrowing in a foreign country and converting the funds to the local currency prior to the depreciation. II. Purchasing foreign supplies. III. Investing in foreign bank accounts denominated in foreign currencies prior to depreciation of the local currency. A. I, IV B. II, IV C. I, II D. II, III

If you are the manager, you should understand which of the operations do not create benefit from depreciation of the firm's local currency. I. Borrowing in a foreign country and converting the funds to the local currency prior to the depreciation. II. Purchasing foreign supplies. III. Investing in foreign bank accounts denominated in foreign currencies prior to depreciation of the local currency. A. I, IV B. II, IV C. I, II D. II, III

International Financial Management

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Chapter19: Financing International Trade

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