Suppose the Domestic Interest Rate Is 15%, the Foreign Interest

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose the domestic interest rate is 15%, the foreign interest rate is 11%, and the domestic currency is expected to depreciate by 3%.What is the adjusted interest rate differential?

• A)1% in favor of the home country
• B)1% in favor of the foreign country
• C)4% in favor of the home country
• D)4% in favor of the foreign country
• E)7% in favor of the home country

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