If the USprice Level Is Increasing by 3 Percent Annually and the and the Japanese

question 77

Multiple Choice

If the U.S.price level is increasing by 3 percent annually and the Japanese price level is increasing by 1 percent annually,then according to purchasing-power parity,by about what percent would the nominal exchange rate be changing?

• A)decreasing by 4 percent
• B)decreasing by 2 percent
• C)increasing by 4 percent
• D)increasing by 2 percent

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Definitions:

Annual Premium

The amount paid annually for an insurance policy, providing coverage over a specified period of time.

Short-rate Refunds

A partial refund of premium on an insurance policy that has been canceled by the policyholder before its expiration, calculated using a method that is less than prorated.

Premium Rate

a higher price or cost than the standard, often for services that are considered to be of better quality or with added features.

Short Rate

The interest rate applied to the shortest duration loans or borrowings, often seen in monetary policy adjustments.