1. Which of the following exchange rate systems is best suited for a country with trade concentrated with one major country?
a. Fixed peg
b. Currency standard
c. Free floating
d. Managed floating
And why?
2. Suppose that the one-year U.S. interest rate is 4% and the one-year U.K. interest rate is 6%. If the current spot rate is $1.80 per pound, what must the one-year forward rate ($/pound) be according to the approximate covered interest parity?
a. 1.360
b. 1.764
c. 1.836
d. 1.980
And why?