The Balance of Payments always balances. Indicate whether the ...

[lunatika]

The Balance of Payments always balances.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If people expect relative PPP to hold
 
  A) the difference between the interest rates offered by dollar and euro deposits will equal the difference between the inflation rates expected, in the United States and Europe, respectively, over the relevant horizon.
  B) the difference between the interest rates offered by dollar and euro deposits will equal the difference between the inflation rates expected in Europe and the United States, respectively.
  C) the difference between the interest rates offered by dollar and euro deposits will equal the difference between the inflation rates expected, over the relevant horizon, in the United States and Europe, respectively, in the short run.
  D) the difference between the interest rates offered by dollar and euro deposits will be above the difference between the inflation rates expected, over the relevant horizon, in the United States and Europe, respectively.
  E) the difference between the interest rates offered by dollar and euro deposits will be below the difference between the inflation rates expected, over the relevant horizon, in the United States and Europe, respectively.

[kjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

TRUE
Explanation: Sum of the credits and debits on all accounts will always be equal.

Answer to Question 2

A