Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: A Starbucks coffee sells for 10 yuan in Beijing, China,

A Starbucks coffee sells for 10 yuan in Beijing, China, and for $2 in Chicago. a) Calculate the nominal exchange rate if the law of one price holds. b) Assume that the nominal exchange rate is current...

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Q: In each of the following examples, the law of one price

In each of the following examples, the law of one price does not hold (i.e., at current nominal exchange rates, the prices of these goods or services are not the same). For each case, explain what pre...

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Q: On June 19, 2013, following the FOMC’s regular policy meeting

On June 19, 2013, following the FOMC’s regular policy meeting, the Chair of the FOMC made remarks during a press conference that were widely interpreted in financial markets to mean that the Fed might...

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Q: The following table shows the nominal exchange rate between the U.

The following table shows the nominal exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the euro (U.S. dollars per euro) at different points in time. a) Plot the nominal exchange rate, and determine whether...

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Q: : Suppose the Federal Reserve cannot convince the public of its commitment

Suppose the Federal Reserve cannot convince the public of its commitment to fighting inflation in the United States in the near future. a) What would be the effect on the expected appreciation of the...

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Q: Brazil has announced the discovery of huge oil reserves that could potentially

Brazil has announced the discovery of huge oil reserves that could potentially transform the country into a big exporter of oil. a) What would be the effect of the increase in revenues from oil export...

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Q: The following T-account (in billions of dollars) depicts

The following T-account (in billions of dollars) depicts an intervention by the Federal Reserve in the foreign exchange market: a) Did the Federal Reserve buy or sell U.S. dollars? b) What is the ef...

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Q: Suppose Prakash has an income today of $30,000,

Suppose Prakash has an income today of $30,000, an expected income in period 2 of $35,000, and initial wealth of $5,000. Prakash faces an interest rate of 5%. a) Graph Prakash’s intertemporal budget l...

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Q: Central banks that engage in inflation targeting usually announce the inflation target

Central banks that engage in inflation targeting usually announce the inflation target and the time period for which that target will be relevant. In addition, central bank officials are held accounta...

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Q: Previous policies to increase saving in the United States have included fiscal

Previous policies to increase saving in the United States have included fiscal policy measures to exempt a part of individuals’ savings from income taxes (e.g., the creation of IRAs). According to the...

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