The Theory That Real Interest Rates Are Equal Across Countries

question 75

Multiple Choice

The theory that real interest rates are equal across countries is called:

• A) the unbiased forward rates condition.
• B) uncovered interest rate parity.
• C) the international Fisher effect.
• D) purchasing power parity.
• E) interest rate parity.

---

Definitions:

National Cooperative Research Act

Legislation that enables companies to collaborate on research and development efforts without immediately being subject to antitrust laws.

Joint Ventures

Business arrangements where two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or project.

Research and Development

The systematic investigation and innovation aimed at the discovery and application of new knowledge, typically to create new products or improve existing ones.

Restraint of Trade

Legal term referring to any activity or agreement that restricts or impedes free competition in the market, often deemed unenforceable or illegal.