Suppose the Spot and Six-Month Forward Rates on the Norwegian

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose the spot and six-month forward rates on the Norwegian krone are Kr6.36 and Kr6.56,respectively.The annual risk-free rate in the United States is 4.5 percent,and the annual risk-free rate in Norway is 7 percent.What would the six-month forward rate have to be on the Norwegian krone to prevent arbitrage?

• A)Kr6.4390
• B)Kr6.4872
• C)Kr6.5103
• D)Kr6.5174
• E)Kr6.6067

Identify the role of supply and demand in determining wages in the labor market.

Recognize the diversity of labor markets and their specific characteristics.

Understand how binding price floors can create surpluses or shortages in markets.

Discuss the rationale behind imposing price floors and ceilings.

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