Assignment:
Question 1
Analyze the following statement: "The demand for international reserves tend to increase with the level of world income and trade activity."
Your response should be at least 100 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
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Question 2
How might debt/equity swaps help solve the international debt problem? Point out the benefits and drawbacks from the viewpoint of the debtor country. Why do you think the debt/equity swap market has remained small over the years?
Your response should be at least 100 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 3
In recent years, "country risk analysis" has become an important part of international business. What is meant by "country risk"? Explain the factors that are involved in a country risk analysis.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 4
Analyze the following statement: "In 1975, the official price of gold was abolished as the unit of account for the international monetary system. As a result, gold was demonetized as an international reserve asset."
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.