You are trying to decide between two job offers. One consulting firm offersUSD 150,000 per year to work in its New York Office. A second consulting firmwants you to work in its London office and offers you GBP 100,000 per year.The price levrels in the US and UK are USD 1,400 and GBP 1,000 respectivelyand the current exchange rate is USD 1.65/GBP. Which offer shoul1 vou take,and why? (Assume you are indifferent between working in the two cities if thepurchasing power of your salary is the same).(a)you

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You are trying to decide between two job offers. One consulting firm of USD 150,000 per year to work in its New York Office. A second consult wants you to work in its London office and offers you GBP :00,000 p The price levels in the US and UK are USD 1,400 and GBP 1,000 resp and the current exchange rate is USD 1.65/GBP. Which offer shou!1 re and why? (Assume you are indifferent between working in the two citie purchasing power of your salary is the same).

You are trying to decide between two job offers. One consulting firm of USD 150,000 per year to work in its New York Office. A second consult wants you to work in its London office and offers you GBP :00,000 p The price levels in the US and UK are USD 1,400 and GBP 1,000 resp and the current exchange rate is USD 1.65/GBP. Which offer shou!1 re and why? (Assume you are indifferent between working in the two citie purchasing power of your salary is the same).

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