I want the following answered in simple layman's terms. I do need thurough answers with links to specifics when available.
Problem 1: How do global companies protect themselves against foreign exchange risk and other financial risks?
Problem 2: How do U.S. multinational organizations finance their global operations?
Problem 3: What is the function of the foreign exchange market? Who are the market participants?
Problem 4: Why is it important for a global business to conduct a risk analysis? In a country risk analysis, which factors carry more weight than others? Does this hold true for all countries?