Multiple Choice
Assume that the United States faces an 8 percent inflation rate, while no (zero) inflation exists in Japan.According to the purchasing-power parity theory, the dollar would be expected to
A) appreciate by 8 percent against the yen.
B) depreciate by 8 percent against the yen.
C) depreciate by 7 percent against the yen.
D) appreciate by 7 percent against the yen.
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