Chapter 10 Formulas and Definitions All symbols are as in th…
Chapter 10 Formulas and Definitions All symbols are as in the textbook and lectures. Unless otherwise stated, you can assume that two countries have purchasing power parity (PPP) and interest rate parity. Exchange rate when there is PPP: R = P / P*. In this formula, P and P* can be regarded as prices of individual goods or of consumption baskets. Approximate relationship when there is interest rate parity: i – i* = (F – R)/R. For the purpose of this test, take this equation to be exact, not approximate. You can also use the equivalent equation i – i* = F/R – 1. For this formula to work, i and i* must be fractional, not percentages. So, a domestic interest rate of 1.34% is written i=1.0134, a foreign interest rate of 22.5% is written i*=1.225. Note that you may be asked to enter answers as percentages, though. ***************************** Suppose that the baht (the Thai currency) appreciates against the dollar. Given this effect only (that is, all else the same), one could predict a _______ in U.S. tourists visiting Thailand, and a _______ in U.S. firms’ exports to Thailand.
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