March 30, 2004

Exchange Rates

In our study of exchange rates, we are going to consider two kinds of linkages. Purchasing Power Parity operates through the goods market, and Interest Rate Parity links two countries' bond markets.

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These two theories are not necessarily inconsistent with each other.

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A multinational firm faces complex considerations when exchange rates change.

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Posted by bparke at 10:24 PM