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Ruesch, Otto J. – Business Officer, 1993
College business officers can save money, adhere better to budgets, and improve relations with international vendors through foreign monetary exchange. By comparing exchange rates and buying foreign currency when rates are good, institutions retain much more control over the transaction rate than if they delegate the task to the bank. (MSE)
Descriptors: Banking, College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries

Robinson, J. N. – Economics, 1992
Explains the use of forwards, futures, swaps, and options in international currency trading. Argues that pricing options are based on the same basic principles as pricing other financial instruments. Concludes that, although financial markets have developed several new products, hedging and speculation involve similar processes. (CFR)
Descriptors: Banking, Business Cycles, Credit (Finance), Economic Factors