Suppose the interest rate in Japan is 9%, and inflation is expected to be 4%. Meanwhile, the expected inflation in Singapore is 11%, and the Australian interest rate is 14%. To the nearest whole number, what is the best estimate of the one - year forward exchange premium (discount) at which the Australian dollar would be trading at relative to the Singapore dollar? INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Be precise in the formulas you use. 2. Please input your final answer without percentage signs (%).

Suppose the interest rate in Japan is 9%, and inflation is expected to be 4%. Meanwhile, the expected inflation in Singapore is 11%, and the Australian interest rate is 14%. To the nearest whole number, what is the best estimate of the one - year forward exchange premium (discount) at which the Australian dollar would be trading at relative to the Singapore dollar? INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Be precise in the formulas you use. 2. Please input your final answer without percentage signs (%).

MACROECONOMICS

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ISBN:9781337794985

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Chapter19: The International Monetary System: Order Or Disorder

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3DQ

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