Should a country’s government assist private businesses in the conduct of international trade through direct loans, loan guarantees, and/or credit insurance.
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- Explain fully why and how government intervenes in the foreign exchange market?What is a Letter of Credit? Please discuss how a Letter of Credit work. Why is Letter of Credit often used in international trade financing? What are some of its advantages compared to other forms of payment? Disadvantages?Which of the following would contribute to a positive trade balance for a country? Having tourists visit the country Importing textiles Having foreign residents buy the government bonds of the country Importing financial services
- Which of the following would contribute to a positive trade balance for a country? a. Having tourists visit the country b. Importing textiles c. Having foreign residents buy the government bonds of the country d. Importing financial servicesWhat is National Savings Certificate? A. Short-term U.S. government debt obligation B. A fixed - income investment scheme C. A financial product commonly sold by banks, thrift institutions, and credit unions D. An unsecured money market instrumentRequiring a foreign banks to operate under the same rules as domestic banks is termed?
- Why do financial institutions engage in foreign exchange trading activities? Discuss the motivations with examples.Question Which of the following would contribute to a positive trade balance for a country? Answer a. Having tourists visit the country b. Importing textiles c. Having foreign residents buy the government bonds of the country d. Importing financial servicesResearch and Explain what is a letter of credit and say how it used in respect to international trade and international finance.
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the International Monetary Fund? Answer a. Serve as lender of last resort for national governments b. Administer an international foreign exchange system c. Establish the SDR system nations utilize to settle international payment obligations d. Establish and administer each nation's fiscal and monetary policiesWhat are the issues associated with international banking and finance transaction that require regulation by authorities?Which of the following is NOT a function of the International Monetary Fund? a. Serve as lender of last resort for national governments b. Administer an international foreign exchange system c. Establish the SDR system nations utilize to settle international payment obligations d. Establish and administer each nation's fiscal and monetary policies