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How Well Do You Think Relative Purchasing Power Parity and Uncovered

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How well do you think relative purchasing power parity and uncovered interest parity behave? That is,do you think it's possible to forecast the expected future spot exchange rate accurately? What complications might you run into?


Definitions:

Frictional Unemployment

Refers to people who are between jobs or just entering or reentering the labor market.

Rate of Inflation

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Misery Index

An economic indicator created by adding the unemployment rate to the inflation rate, meant to represent the average citizen's economic well-being.

Unemployment Rate

The segment of the labor force that is currently jobless and engaging in job-seeking activities.

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