Question 1
The idea behind ________ is that exchange rates must adjust over time to maintain the law of one price.
◦ arbitrage
◦ purchasing power arbitrage
◦ purchasing power parity
◦ exchange rate risk
Question 2
The theory of relative purchasing power parity
◦ can be used to explain differences in real interest rates among countries.
◦ holds extremely well in the short run.
◦ does not hold well in the long run.
◦ is used to explain the difference between U.S. and foreign treasury security yields.
◦ seeks to explain changes in purchasing power parity over time.