Suppose the Interest Rate in Canada Falls and the Interest

question 42

Multiple Choice

Suppose the interest rate in Canada falls and the interest rate in Japan remains the same. Interest rate parity implies that given equal risk,

• A)the inflation rate is higher in Japan.
• B)Japanese financial investments are more profitable.
• C)the yen is expected to depreciate against the dollar.
• D)the yen is expected to appreciate against the dollar.
• E)Canadian financial investments are less profitable.

Differentiate between the effects of inflation on different economic agents (borrowers, lenders, workers, etc.).

Understand the impact of aggregate demand and supply shifts on price levels and inflation.

Identify the limitations of employment and inflation statistics.

Understand the role and change in monetary value over time due to inflation.

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