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10. If the annual percent changes of Pus, Peu, and q are 5%, 1%, and -0.5%, respectively, then the theory of PPP predicts that the euro will _________ in nominal terms, while the real exchange rate approach predicts that _________ the euro will _______ nominal terms.
A) appreciate 4% against the dollar; appreciate 1.5% against the dollar
B) depreciate 3% against the dollar; appreciate 0.5% against the dollar
C) appreciate 4% against the dollar; 3.5% against the dollar
D) none of the above
Theory of PPP -
Taking log both sides and differentiating:
=> Euro appreciate 4% against the dollar
By real exchange rate approach:
Taking log both sides and differentiating we get:
=> Euro will appreciate 3.5% against the dollar.
Correct Ans - C