Interest rate parity for FC/$: With the input data in Table Q19.1:
(a) Using Case A, illustrate interest rate parity conditions as in the text.
(b) Using Case B, illustrate interest rate arbitrage required.
(c) Using Case C, illustrate interest rate arbitrage required.
Table Q19.1 Symbol Definition and Inputs

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Symbol oRs Inputs 5% per annum 9% per annum 100 p/S Case A: 10.381 p/S Case B: 10.5 p/ Case C:9.8 p/s Definition U.S. nominal interest rate Mexican nominal interest rate Spot exchange rate. pesos per dollar Forward exchange rate, pesos per dollar p.l p/s,o