Multiple Choice
Assume the annual British interest rate is above the annual U.S. interest rate. Also assume the pound's forward rate of $1.75 equals the pound's spot rate. Given this information, interest rate parity ____ exist, and the U.S. firm ____ lock in a lower financing cost by borrowing pounds for one year.
A) does; could
B) does; could not
C) does not; could not
D) does not; could
Correct Answer:
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