Suppose 1 = $0.0077 in London, $1 = SF2.00 in New York, and SF1= 65 in Paris.

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Suppose ¥1 = $0.0077 in London, $1 = SF2.00 in New York, and SF1= ¥65 in Paris.
a. If you begin by holding 10,000 yen, how could you make a profit from these exchange rates?
b. Find the arbitrage profit per yen initially traded. (Ignore transaction costs.)
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International Money and Finance

ISBN: 978-0123852472

8th edition

Authors: Michael Melvin, Stefan C. Norrbin

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