Dollars exchange rate-power parity theory


Problem: Suppose the dollar-pound rate equals $0.5 per pound. According the purchasing power parity theory, what will happen to the dollar's exchange rate under each of the following scenarios ?

a) The U.S. price level increases by 10% and price level in Britain stays constant

b) The U.S. price level increases by 10%, while price level in Britain increases 20%

c) The U.S. price level increases by 10%, while price level in Britain increases by 5%

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