A Confusing "Quirk" of International Exchange Rates Occurs When Calculating

question 56

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A confusing "quirk" of international exchange rates occurs when calculating the percentage change in spot rates from one period to another. The percent change in the spot rate from one period to another when quoted using foreign currency terms is always greater than the percent changes quoted when using home currency terms.

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Definitions:

Open Economy

An economy that interacts freely with other economies around the world.

Loanable Funds

The market where savers supply funds to borrowers, typically through financial intermediaries, affecting interest rates and economic activity.

National Saving

The total amount of savings in a country, equal to the sum of private and public savings.

Domestic Investment

The total amount of investment in physical assets like buildings, machinery, and technology, within a country’s borders.