INTERNATIONAL FINANCE DQ

"Transaction and Translation Exposure" Please respond to the following:

· From the case study, determine whether Blades is subject to transaction, translation, or economic exposure. Provide one (1) example of the type of exposure that supports your answer. Justify your response.


From the case study, recommend whether or not Blades should import components from Japan in order to reduce its transaction exposure in the long run. Provide a rationale to support your response.