The exchange rate is kept the same across geographically separate markets by ?
Correct answer: D. arbitrage
- A. hedging
- B. speculation
- C. government regulation
- D. arbitrage
Explanation
Arbitrageurs buy a currency where it is relatively cheap and sell it where it is dear, earning profit until the price difference disappears. This process equalizes exchange rates across geographically separate markets.
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