2. Assume that the current dollar-Euro exchange rate (Ese) is equal to 1, the real exchange rate (qus/Eur) = 1.33, the price level (P) equals 1.5 in the U.S. and 2 in Europe. Assume that relative PPP holds. a. If inflation is 4% in the U.S. but 2% in Europe, what will be the price levels in the U.S. and Europe a year from now? b. What will the nominal exchange rate (Ese) be a year from now? c. What will the real exchange rate (qus/Eur) be a year from now?

2. Assume that the current dollar-Euro exchange rate (Ese) is equal to 1, the real exchange rate (qus/Eur) = 1.33, the price level (P) equals 1.5 in the U.S. and 2 in Europe. Assume that relative PPP holds. a. If inflation is 4% in the U.S. but 2% in Europe, what will be the price levels in the U.S. and Europe a year from now? b. What will the nominal exchange rate (Ese) be a year from now? c. What will the real exchange rate (qus/Eur) be a year from now?

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Chapter29: Exchange Rates And International Capital Flows

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