Suppose gold is the only good in the world and today sells for $1,895 in the U.S. and for £1.249 in the U.K. Over the next year inflation is expected to be 5% in the U.S. and 9% in the U.K. What should the spot price (S/E) be next year according to Purchasing Power Parity? [Note: your answer should have at least 3 decimal places)

Suppose gold is the only good in the world and today sells for $1,895 in the U.S. and for £1.249 in the U.K. Over the next year inflation is expected to be 5% in the U.S. and 9% in the U.K. What should the spot price (S/E) be next year according to Purchasing Power Parity? [Note: your answer should have at least 3 decimal places)

International Financial Management

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ISBN:9780357130698

Author:Madura

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Chapter8: Relationships Among Inflation, Interest Rates, And Exchange Rates

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 45QA

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