Suppose the Price Level in Canada Increases from P₁ to P₂

question 27

Essay

Suppose the price level in Canada increases from P₁ to P₂, while the price level abroad (P*) and the nominal exchange rate (e) between the Canadian dollar and the foreign currency remain the same. Let the real exchange rate be X. What is the percentage change in the real exchange rate?

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