Suppose you are a U.S. exporter expecting to receive a payment of NZD1,000 (New Zealand dollars) in 12 months. The annual interest rate on NZD deposits is 5 percent, and the annual interest rate on dollar deposits is 9 percent. If the present exchange rate is $0.50 per NZD and interest rate parity holds, how many dollars do you expect to receive at the maturity date of the export contract?

Several national fast-food chains offer "kids' meals" with free giveaway toys, something many independent, local establishments cannot afford to do. The national chains are

A) engaging in predatory pricing. B) selling meals below cost. C) distributing toys below cost. D) engaging in anti-competitive behavior because the independents cannot afford to give away toys. E) almost certainly doing none of the above.

Economists most often disagree over positive rather than normative economic issues

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false