In early 2018, the short-term interest rate in the Japan was 0.1%, and forecast Japanese inflation was

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In early 2018, the short-term interest rate in the Japan was −0.1%, and forecast Japanese inflation was 1.2%. At the same time, the short-term South Korean interest rate was 1.68% and forecast South Korean inflation was 2%.

a. Based on these figures, what were the real interest rates in Japan and South Korea?

b. To what would you attribute any discrepancy in real rates between Japan and South Korea?


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Multinational Financial Management

ISBN: 9781119559900

11th Edition

Authors: Alan C Shapiro, Paul Hanouna

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