Suppose that zero interest rates with continuous compounding are as follows: maturity (months)/ rate (% per annum): 3/ 8.0, 6/ 8.2, 9/ 8.4, 12/ 8.5, 15/ 8.6, 18/ 8.7 calculate forward interest rates for the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth quarters.
assume that a bank can borrow or lend at the rates above. what is the value of an fra where it will earn 9.5% for a 3-month period starting in 1 year on a principal of $1,000,000? the interest rate is expressed with quarterly compounding.

You are attending college in the fall and you need to purchase a computer. you must finance the purchase because your parents will not purchase it for you, and you do not have the cash on hand to purchase it. in blank #1 determine which type of credit would you use to finance your purchase (installment, non-installment, or revolving credit). (2 points) in blank #2 defend your credit choice by explaining why your financing option is the best option for you. (2 points) in blank #3 explain why you selected that credit option over the other two options available. (2 points)

In north korea, a farmer’s income is the same as a dentist’s income. in a country with a mixed or market economy, the difference between those two professions might be more than 5 times different. how can you explain the fact that individuals doing the same work in different countries do not earn comparable salaries?

You are given the following information about aggregate demand at the existing price level for an economy: (1) consumption = $400 billion, (2) investment = $40 billion, (3) government purchases = $90 billion, and (4) net export = $25 billion. if the full-employment level of gdp for this economy is $600 billion, then what combination of actions would be most consistent with closing the gdp gap here?