In a Simple Regression, If the Coefficient for X Is

question 80

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In a simple regression, if the coefficient for X is positive and significantly different from zero, then an increase in X is associated with an increase in the mean (i.e., the expected value) of Y.

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Government Securities

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Interest Rate Differential

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Forward exchange rates that are equal to the future spot rates, as predicted by economic theory, free from any speculation or bias.

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