Though Useful, Purchasing Power Parity Does Not Completely Explain Long-Run

question 25

Multiple Choice

Though useful, purchasing power parity does not completely explain long-run movements in exchange rates due to

• A)some goods being nontradeable.
• B)changes in the real exchange rate.
• C)differentiated products.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Market Price

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