Which of the Following Is a Partial Explanation for Why

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a partial explanation for why the PPP theory does not apply to the Big Mac Index?

• A)Wages do not differ across countries
• B)Trade barriers, such as tariffs and quotas on beef, may distort local prices
• C)Taxes do not distort local prices
• D)Rent does not vary substantially across countries
• E)The Big Mac is traded internationally

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