Assume That International Capital Markets Are Competitive and That the Real

question 38

Multiple Choice

Assume that international capital markets are competitive and that the real interest rates are the same. The one-year interest rate is approximately 9% in the USA and 5% in Switzerland. If the expected inflation rate is 6% in the USA, what is the expected inflation rate in Switzerland? (Approximately)

• A) 16%
• B) 10%
• C) 2.1%
• D) None of the above

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