Suppose the spot exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is CAD$1.01 and the six-month forward rate is CAD$1.03. a. Which is worth more, a U.S. dollar or a Canadian dollar? multiple choice 1 U.S. dollar Canadian dollar b. Assuming absolute PPP holds, what is the cost in the United States of an Elkhead beer if the price in Canada is CAD$3.10? (Round the answer to 2 decimal places. Omit $ sign in your response.) Cost in U.S dollar $ c. Is the U.S. dollar selling at a premium or a discount relative to the Canadian dollar? multiple choice 2 Discount Premium d. Which currency is expected to appreciate in value? multiple choice 3 Canada dollar U.S. dollar e. Which country do you think has higher interest rates—the United States or Canada? multiple choice 4 U.S. Canada please do all parts

Suppose the spot exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is CAD$1.01 and the six-month forward rate is CAD$1.03. a. Which is worth more, a U.S. dollar or a Canadian dollar? multiple choice 1 U.S. dollar Canadian dollar b. Assuming absolute PPP holds, what is the cost in the United States of an Elkhead beer if the price in Canada is CAD$3.10? (Round the answer to 2 decimal places. Omit $ sign in your response.) Cost in U.S dollar $ c. Is the U.S. dollar selling at a premium or a discount relative to the Canadian dollar? multiple choice 2 Discount Premium d. Which currency is expected to appreciate in value? multiple choice 3 Canada dollar U.S. dollar e. Which country do you think has higher interest rates—the United States or Canada? multiple choice 4 U.S. Canada please do all parts

International Financial Management

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Author:Madura

Publisher:Madura

Chapter20: Short-term Financing

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