3.   Probability Distribution. a. Discuss the development of a probability dis- tribution of effective financing rates when financ- ing in a foreign currency. How is this distribution developed? b. Once the probability distribution of effective financing rates from financing in a foreign currency is developed, how can this distribution be used in deciding whether to finance in the foreign currency or the home currency?

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3.   Probability Distribution.

a. Discuss the development of a probability dis- tribution of effective financing rates when financ- ing in a foreign currency. How is this distribution developed?

b. Once the probability distribution of effective financing rates from financing in a foreign currency is developed, how can this distribution be used in deciding whether to finance in the foreign currency or the home currency?

                                  

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a) When financing in foreign currency, the first step is creating a probability distribution of exchange rate changes. Along with this with the help of the interest rate that is quoted in foreign currency is used in order to develop a probability distribution of financing rates.

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