Question

22) One year ago the spot rate of U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars was $1/C$1. Since that time the rate of inflation in the U.S. has been 4% greater than that in Canada. Based on the theory of Relative PPP, the current spot exchange rate of U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars should be approximately ________. A) $0.96/C$ B) $1/C$1 C) $1.04/C$1 D) relative PPP provides no guide for this type of question

Answer 1

Answer: C) $1.04/C$1

Explanation:

We define the inflation rate in a certain country as

• a rate at which the value of a currency is falling
• as a result the usual level of prices for goods and services keeps rising.

1 year ago the spot rate of U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars was $1/C$1.

That time inflation rate in US was 4% greater than in Canada.

So, the  current spot exchange rate of U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars :

($1 + 4% of $1)/C$1

=($1+$0.04)/ C$1

=$1.04 / C$1

Hence, the correct option is C) $1.04/C$1