According to Interest rate parity rule
RJapan = RUS + (Ee (Yen/$) - E(Yen/$))/E(Yen/$)
= 15% + (115 - 120)/120
= 10.83%
Hence interest rate in Japan should be 10.83%
Given the following data: Ex = ¥120 = $1.00 EⓇ 4 = ¥115 = $1.00 Ru.s....
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