Theoretical Basis for Empirically Testing Uncovered Interest Parity
The empirical validation of the Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) condition rests on a key theoretical argument. This argument combines the UIP equation, which links expected depreciation to the interest rate differential (), with the long-term assumption that market expectations align with actual outcomes (). The logical conclusion is that the actual rate of currency depreciation () should be approximately equal to the interest rate differential. This derived relationship, , is what is tested against real-world data to find empirical support for UIP.
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