Evaluating an Investment Strategy
An investor is choosing between two government bonds. A bond from Country H (home) offers a 5% annual interest rate, while a bond from Country F (foreign) offers a 2% annual interest rate. The investor concludes that they should invest in Country H's bonds because the higher interest rate will cause Country H's currency to appreciate, leading to a 'double gain.' Based on the economic principle that links interest rate differences to expected exchange rate movements, critique the investor's reasoning. In your answer, state what the principle implies about the future value of Country H's currency and calculate the specific expected percentage change.
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