To Derive the Theoretical Forward Exchange Rate Using the Arbitrage

question 12

Essay

To derive the theoretical forward exchange rate using the arbitrage argument, we made several assumptions. When the assumptions are violated, the actual forward exchange rate may deviate from the theoretical forward exchange rate. Describe two of these assumptions.

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