If Real Interest Rates in Japan Fall Relative to Real

question 88

Multiple Choice

If real interest rates in Japan fall relative to real interest rates in the United States,the yen will likely __________ in terms of the dollar and the dollar will likely __________ in terms of the yen.

• A) appreciate; depreciate
• B) depreciate; appreciate
• C) remain unaffected; remain unaffected
• D) remain unaffected; appreciate
• E) remain unaffected; depreciate

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specific rate of return.

Present Value

The present value of a future amount of money or series of cash flows, considering a certain rate of return.

Annuity

A monetary product that ensures a regular payment schedule to its holder, frequently used to secure a livelihood for people in their post-working years.

Compounding

The process whereby interest is credited to an existing principal amount as well as to interest already paid, causing the investment to grow at an accelerating rate.