The Theory of Purchasing Power Parity

question 27

Multiple Choice

The theory of purchasing power parity

• A)extends the law of one price to a group of goods.
• B)assumes that most changes in nominal exchange rates are the result of changes in real exchange rates.
• C)assumes that inflation rates are roughly the same in most countries.
• D)was valid only under the gold standard.

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