From uncovered interest parity, we know that when the domestic interest rate is greater than the foreign one:

a. the domestic currency is expected to appreciate.
b. the domestic currency is expected to depreciate.
c. the foreign currency is expected to appreciate.
d. the foreign currency is expected to depreciate.


Ans: b. the domestic currency is expected to depreciate.

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