In 2013, the inflation rate in Jamaica was 9.1% while in the United States it was 1.7%.
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In 2013, the inflation rate in Jamaica was 9.1% while in the United States it was 1.7%. What is the effect on the Ja/US$ real exchange rate (before any adjustment in the nominal exchange rate occurs)? Based on the Purchasing Power Parity theory, what do you think is likely to happen to the nominal exchange rate in the long run?
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