Evaluating a Fixed Analytical Perspective on Exchange Rates
An economic analyst is preparing a report for a company with significant business operations in both South Korea and Japan. The analyst decides to consistently treat South Korea as the 'home' country and Japan as the 'foreign' country, expressing the exchange rate as the number of South Korean Won (KRW) needed to buy one Japanese Yen (JPY). Critically evaluate this analytical choice. In your response, explain one key benefit of adopting this consistent perspective and one potential drawback or limitation, especially for a company with deep ties to both economies.
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