Flashcards : Global Finance and Market Dynamics — 24 cartes

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1Question

Importance of a globalized economy?

Réponse

Facilitates growth, efficiency, and cross-border operations.

2Question

Markets for goods/services — role?

Réponse

Enable international trade and specialization.

3Question

Financial markets — function?

Réponse

Buy/sell assets like currencies, bonds, stocks.

4Question

Foreign exchange risk — definition?

Réponse

Risk from unpredictable future exchange rates.

5Question

Exchange rate fluctuations — impact?

Réponse

Affect profits and investments internationally.

6Question

Political risk — example?

Réponse

Expropriation or sudden policy changes.

7Question

Expropriation of assets — meaning?

Réponse

Gov't seizure of foreign assets without compensation.

8Question

Market imperfections — causes?

Réponse

Legal restrictions, transaction costs, info asymmetry.

9Question

Expanded opportunity set — benefits?

Réponse

More choices in production, finance, and diversification.

10Question

Goals of international finance?

Réponse

Maximize global efficiency, risk management, shareholder wealth.

11Question

Globalization of markets — drivers?

Réponse

Deregulation, innovations, tech advances.

12Question

Multinational corporations — role?

Réponse

Operate cross-border, leverage economies of scale.

13Question

Privatization — definition?

Réponse

Selling state-owned businesses to private sector.

14Question

Trade liberalization — meaning?

Réponse

Reducing barriers to international trade.

15Question

Comparative advantage — principle?

Réponse

Countries benefit from specializing in low-cost goods.

16Question

Financial innovations — examples?

Réponse

Currency futures, options, multi-currency bonds.

17Question

2008-2009 crisis — trigger?

Réponse

Subprime mortgage collapse and securitization.

18Question

Securitization — role in crisis?

Réponse

Distributed risk, but obscured true risk levels.

19Question

Interconnected markets — effect?

Réponse

Rapid spread of financial shocks worldwide.

20Question

Shareholder wealth goal?

Réponse

Maximize owners’ value through efficient decisions.

21Question

Market imperfections — key types?

Réponse

Legal restrictions, transaction costs, info asymmetry.

22Question

Why diversify internationally?

Réponse

Reduce risk and increase returns.

23Question

Role of trade agreements?

Réponse

Facilitate freer, predictable international trade.

24Question

Impact of tech in finance?

Réponse

Enhances market connectivity and efficiencies.

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1. When were fixed exchange rates abandoned, leading to increased currency volatility and further globalization of financial markets?

2. Who is credited with developing foundational theories that highlight the significance of managing risks, such as foreign exchange risk, in international finance?

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