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question 37

Multiple Choice

Assume that U.S. interest rates are 6 percent, while British interest rates are 7 percent. If the international Fisher effect holds and is used to determine the future spot rate, the forecast would reflect an expectation of:​

• A)appreciation of the pound's value over the next year.
• B)depreciation of the pound's value over the next year.
• C)no change in the pound's value over the next year.
• D)not enough information to answer this question.

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