Merton Electronics Corporation
Author: Remmers, H. Lee INSEAD Area: FinancePublisher: Fontainebleau : INSEAD, 1996.Language: EnglishDescription: 11p.Type of document: INSEAD CaseNote: Latest version available via https://publishing.insead.eduAbstract: In February 1996, Merton Electronics was reviewing its currency risk position. Its principal foreign suppliers were Japanese and fluctuations of the dollar/yen exchange rate during the past 2-3 years seemed to have had a serious impact on costs and earningsPedagogical Objectives: Raises many of the typical issues facing exporters, importers and others active in international trade. The case also gives students exposure to understanding foreign exchange, futures, and options market information appearing in the financial press. Finally the question of wether or not currency movements can be forecast is brought up| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Raises many of the typical issues facing exporters, importers and others active in international trade. The case also gives students exposure to understanding foreign exchange, futures, and options market information appearing in the financial press. Finally the question of wether or not currency movements can be forecast is brought up
In February 1996, Merton Electronics was reviewing its currency risk position. Its principal foreign suppliers were Japanese and fluctuations of the dollar/yen exchange rate during the past 2-3 years seemed to have had a serious impact on costs and earnings
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