Assessment of Economic ExposureBlades, Inc, has been exporting to Thailand since itsdecision to supplement its declining U.S. sales byexporting there. Furthermore, Blades has recentlybegun exporting to a retailer in the United Kingdom.The suppliers of the components needed by Blades forroller blade production (such as rubber and plastic) arelocated in the United States and Thailand. Bladesdecided to use Thai suppliers for rubber and plasticcomponents needed to manufacture roller bladesbecause of cost and quality considerations. All ofBlades' exports and imports are denominated in therespective foreign currency; for example, Blades paysfor the Thai imports in baht.The decision to export to Thailand was supportedby the fact that Thailand had been one of the world'sfastest growing economies in recent years. Furthermore, Blades found an importer in Thailand that was