Lecture 8 - FOREX Market Efficiency II Flashcards

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In a highly influential paper, Fama (1984) notes that…

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High interest rate currencies tend to appreciate.

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High interest should…

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Depreciate rather than appreciate.

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This phenomenon ‘forward bias puzzle’ contrasts with…

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The UIP.

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What is the Peso problem?

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Explains how investors can be rational and yet make systematic mistakes.

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