D. rates 21. Which of the following illustrates the "Fama puzzle" (or "forward premium puzzle"): When interest rates are higher in the U.S. than in the UK, we expect UK interest rates will increase toward US interest rates The dollar should depreciate relative to the pound С. А. В. The dollar should appreciate relative to the pound D. The pound should depreciate relative to the dollar

D. rates 21. Which of the following illustrates the "Fama puzzle" (or "forward premium puzzle"): When interest rates are higher in the U.S. than in the UK, we expect UK interest rates will increase toward US interest rates The dollar should depreciate relative to the pound С. А. В. The dollar should appreciate relative to the pound D. The pound should depreciate relative to the dollar

Exploring Economics

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Chapter29: International Finance

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