The UK inflation rate is predicted to be 10% and the Eurozone inflation rate is predicted to be 6%. The current euro per pound exchange rate is €1.20/£1. What is the forecast $/£ rate in one year’s time according to Purchasing Power Parity? Is the euro expected to appreciate or depreciate and by approximately what percentage? (Show your working in

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The UK inflation rate is predicted to be 10% and the Eurozone inflation rate is predicted to be 6%. The current euro per pound exchange rate is €1.20/£1. What is the forecast $/£ rate in one year’s time according to Purchasing Power Parity? Is the euro expected to appreciate or depreciate and by approximately what percentage?

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