Translation & Operating Exposure

What do you see as the primary difference between operating exposure and translation exposure? Would this have the same meaning to a private firm as a publicly traded firm? Why or why not?

Your initial post must be in your own words, be a minimum of 450 words in length. 

Students should demonstrate their own knowledge in the forums and avoid copying and pasting from web sites. Responses will be graded directly from the Forums.

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