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Chapter 19, Problem 1QAP

a)

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False, the given statement is false because the interest rate parity refers to keep the difference in the interest rate between the nations that change this into the forward exchange rate.

b)

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True, the given statement is true because the condition of interest rate parity shows that as there is an increase in expected exchange rate then there will be an appreciation of the domestic currency, keeping the other things constant.

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It is true because if there is an expectation that the dollar will depreciate as compared to the yen over the next year then the interest rates will be greater in the U.S than Japan.

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It is true, if there is appreciation in the expected exchange rate than the current exchange rate will immediately appreciate.

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The statement is true because the central bank changes the magnitude of the exchange rate by varying their domestic rate of interest in relation to the foreign interest rate.

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The given statement is false, that an increase in domestic interest rates, all other factors equal, does not increase exports.

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It is false to state that a fiscal expansion tends to increase net export keeping all other factors equal.

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The given statement is uncertain because the effect on output by the fiscal policy under fixed exchange rate and the flexible exchange rate is directly related to the economic situations. If the economic situations are in the favor of a fixed exchange rate then the output effect will be greater than the effect of flexible exchange rates or vice versa.

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It is false, United States central bank − the Federal Reserve (the Fed) − is charged with ensuring a certain degree of stability within the financial system of the country. The Fed has unique resources to allow adjustments to broad monetary policies to enforce the expected fiscal policy of the Government

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