If the Domestic Interest Rate Decreases, with the Foreign Interest

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the domestic interest rate decreases, with the foreign interest rate and the expected future spot rate remaining unchanged, the value of the domestic currency vis-à-vis the foreign currency is expected to:

• A)increase.
• B)decrease.
• C)remain unchanged.
• D)converge to its PPP value.

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