Question

Which of the following is not true regarding economic exposure? a. The impact of a change in the local currency on inflow and outflow variables can sometimes be indirect and therefore different from what is expected. b. In general, depreciation of the firm's local currency causes a decrease in both cash inflows and outflows. c. Even purely domestic firms can be affected by economic exposure. d. The degree of economic exposure will likely be much greater for a firm involved in international business than for a purely domestic firm.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A The impact of a change in the local currency on inflow and outflow variables can sometimes be indirect and therefore different from what is expected.

Explanation:

The reason is that the changes in the currency exchange rate in which the company receives the payment and is also not a home currency, such risk exposure is known as economic exposure. So the only option that correct here is option A.

Option B is incorrect because depreciation is non cash item and it is not exposed to currency fluctuations.

Option C and D are also incorrect because domestic firms don't face any economic exposure.