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Suppose that the ROI in the USA was 6% and in Germany it was 3.5% with a 2.5% expected appreciation of the Euro (used in Germany) over the life of the investment. Then, the German government announces an increase in interest rates which boost ROI to 5% plus the 2.5% expected appreciation in the Euro. Now, suppose that 1.5% of this currency appreciation happens IMMEDIATELY and therefore investors do not benefit from it.  From this we know that:     

I see from the schedule that there are some deadlines that fall on weekends, just like during fall/spring when I have homework on the weekends. 

Steve Jobs does not believe reshoring is a trend. He suggests that there is still a high demand for offshoring opportunities in China. The reasons he gives includes: (check all that apply) 

If I have technical problems with the course that appears to be CANVAS related, I should contact the Digital Education Collaborative (DEC) at DEC@longwood.edu or by phone. 

Which of the following influence currency exchange rates in the long run? (check all that apply)

Suppose the following table shows marginal product for workers at the ABC Inc. company which produces widgets. Assume that widgets now sell for $7 each.  worker      MP Bob  12 Ralph 11 Susan 14 From this we can see that it would be rational for a firm to pay Ralph $91.  

Suppose that the ROI in the USA is 4.3% and in Mexico it is 3.1%. The ROI from currency appreciation expected for the Mexican Peso over the investment period is 1.4%. None of this currency appreciation is expected to happen “upfront.” From this we can see that interest rate parity will be established. 

Interest rate parity means that differences in ROI between countries will be offset by the appreciation or deprecation in their currencies. 

The symbol of the Thai movement was “Captain Condom.” This was played by: 

Assume that we start in a state of interest rate parity between countries A and B. Then, the central bank in country B announces that it will increase its interest rates. From this we know that: (check all that apply)