A stronger U.S. dollar makes the cost of oil, which is priced in U.S. dollars (assume no change in the U.S. dollar price):
higher for everyone. |
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higher for purchasers who must convert their currencies into the U.S. dollar. |
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higher for purchasers who earn revenues in the U.S. dollar, that is, purchasers who do not need to convert their currencies into the U.S. dollar. |
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does not affect the price of oil for anyone. |
Option B is correct
higher for purchasers who must convert their currencies into the US Dollar.
If USD appreciates, then countries will have to bear higher cost for converting their domestic currency to USD.
A stronger U.S. dollar makes the cost of oil, which is priced in U.S. dollars (assume...
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Which of the following increases the price of the dollar relative to the Mexican peso? o an increase in the demand for dollars an increase in the supply of dollars O an increase in the demand for pesos an increase in the supply of pesos If a Germany company must purchase products from a U.S. firm, it must first O convert its euros into US dollars in the foreign exchange market. O convert...
2. In the U.S. the two main sources of energy are natural gas and oil. Assume that the supply curve for natural gas (per thousand cubic feet) is given by Q = 15.9 +0.72PG + 0.05Po where Pg corresponds to the price per thousand cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas, and Po is the oil barrel price. The demand curve for natural gas (in Tcf) is Q = 0.02 - 1.8PG + 0.69Po. (a) Are natural gas and oil complements...
Exchange Rates
The chart below shows the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar
and the Mexican peso in 2015 and 2016. In these questions we’ll
focus on changes in 2015. Note that the chart
shows the exchange rate in terms of pesos per
dollar.
Suppose a meal at a restaurant in Mexico City cost 90
pesos in 2015. Read approximate figures from
the chart for the exchange rate in January 2015 and January 2016,
and use those figures to answer the following...
Consider world consisting of two trading entities: the US and the EU. The EU is the exporter of cheese to the US and the importer of oil from the US. Assume the world price of both cheese and oil are set in terms of dollars ($). Also assume that there is no barriers or restrictions on trade for either good. Also assume that the entire exchange between the US and EU is made of trade account transactions and that there...
a. Gold Is $350 per ounce In the United States and 2.800 pesos per ounce In Mexico. The nominal exchange rate between U.S. dollar and Mexican pesos that is Implled by the PPP theory Is: pesos. b. Mexico experiences Inflation so that the price of gold rises to 4,200 pesos per ounce, whlle the price of gold remalns $350 per ounce In the United States. The nominal exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos that is Implied by the...
NEWS WIRE CURRENCY APPRECIATION What the Strong U.S. Dollar Means for Americans Traveling to Europe This Year Americans traveling to Europe this year will finally have a little relief at the register, or at least a smile on their faces when they examine their credit card statements once they get home. The euro has fallen significantly against the dollar in the past six months, tumbling down to US $1.17 for 1 euro as of yesterday, a level not seen since...
DQuestion 36 2 pts The following table shows the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one British pound and the number of U.S. dollars required to buy one euro between February 1, 2016, and September 1, 2016: U.S. Dollars Required U.S. Dollars to Buy 1 British Pound 1.429 Required to Buy 1 Euro 1.1092 Date February 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 1.425 April 1, 2016 1.432 May 1, 20161.452 June 1, 2016 1.420 July 1, 20161.313 August 1, 2016...
Instructions: Show all calculations in detail. No partial credit will be given for just 1) Assume the following information: U.S. deposit rate for 1 year U.S. borrowing rate for 1 year New Zealand deposit rate for 1 year - 8% New Zealand borrowing rate for 1 year 10% New Zealand dollar forward rate for 1 year $.40/NZS New Zealand dollar spot rate - $.39/NPS Also assume that a U.S. exporter denominates its New Zealand exports in NZS and expects to...
Assume that Bay King Products sells three varieties of canned seafood with the following prices costs: Selling Price per Case $125 $150 $100 Variable Cost per Case $95 100 Fixed Cost per Month Premium Royal Deluxe Entire firm 80 $246,500 The sales mix (in cases) is 30% Premium, 20% Royal, and 50% Deluxe. Required What is the weighted average contribution margin? 2. What is the break even point in total monthly sales units? 3.What is the breakeven point in sales...
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Assume that Bay King Products sells three varieties of canned seafood with the following prices costs: Selling Price per Case $125 $150 $100 Variable Cost per Case $95 100 Fixed Cost per Month Premium Royal Deluxe Entire firm 80 $246,500 The sales mix (in cases) is 30% Premium, 20% Royal, and 50% Deluxe. Required What is the weighted average contribution margin? 2. What is the break even point in total monthly sales units? 3.What is...