You Want to Invest in a Riskless Project in Sweden

question 82

Multiple Choice

You want to invest in a riskless project in Sweden. The project has an initial cost of SKr4.1million and is expected to produce cash inflows of SKr1.75 million a year for three years. The project will be worthless after three years. The expected inflation rate in Sweden is 3.2 percent while it is 4.3 percent in the U.S. A risk-free security is paying 5.5 percent in the U.S. The current spot rate is $1 = SKr7.7274. What is the net present value of this project in Swedish kroner? Assume the international Fisher effect applies.

• A)SKr587,561
• B)SKr601,458
• C)SKr623,333
• D)SKr658,029
• E)SKr719,774

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Definitions:

Exchange Rate

The worth of a certain currency depicted through the value of a different currency.

Foreign Currency Approach

A method in international finance that involves analyzing business or investment decisions based on their impact in foreign currency terms.

Inflation Rate

The increase in the average price levels of goods and services, resulting in reduced purchasing capacity.

Spot Rate

The ongoing market value at which an individual asset can be acquired or disposed of for immediate transfer.