Suppose the annual interest rates in the U.S. (home nation) and the U.K (foreign nation) are 8% and 6%, respectively. A U.K. interest arbitrager decides to invest £10,000 in the U.S for three months. Given that the current spot rate is $2 per pound, calculate the EUD from investing in the U.S., assuming that on the maturity date the U.S. dollar is expected to depreciate by 1%. Interpret your result.

Suppose the annual interest rates in the U.S. (home nation) and the U.K (foreign nation) are 8% and 6%, respectively. A U.K. interest arbitrager decides to invest £10,000 in the U.S for three months. Given that the current spot rate is $2 per pound, calculate the EUD from investing in the U.S., assuming that on the maturity date the U.S. dollar is expected to depreciate by 1%. Interpret your result.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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