Suppose the spot exchange rate for the Canadian dollar is Can$1.08 and the six-month forward rate is Can$1.10.
a. Which is worth more, a U.S. dollar or a Canadian dollar?
Canadian dollar
U.S. dollar
b. Assuming absolute PPP holds, what is the cost in the United States of an Elkhead beer if the price in Canada is Can$2.65? (Round your answer to 3 decimal places, e.g., 32.161.)
Cost in U.S. dollars $
c. Is the U.S. dollar selling at a premium or a discount relative to the Canadian dollar?
Premium
Discount
d. Which currency is expected to appreciate in value?
Canandian dollar
U.S. dollar
e. Which country do you think has higher interest rates - the United States or Canada?
Canada
United States