Suppose that the interest rates in Norway and the US are, respectively, 8% and 4%. Suppose that the spot price of the Norwegian Kroner is $0.155. A three - month forward contract on Norwegian Kroner is available for $0.156. Is there a possibility of arbitrage? If yes, how can you earn the arbitrage profit?

Suppose that the interest rates in Norway and the US are, respectively, 8% and 4%. Suppose that the spot price of the Norwegian Kroner is $0.155. A three - month forward contract on Norwegian Kroner is available for $0.156. Is there a possibility of arbitrage? If yes, how can you earn the arbitrage profit?

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Chapter22: International Financial Management

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