Why Does Purchasing-Power Parity Theory NOT Hold at All Times

question 188

Multiple Choice

Why does purchasing-power parity theory NOT hold at all times?

• A) because countries use different currencies
• B) because wages are higher in some countries and lower in others
• C) because some goods and services cannot be traded
• D) because prices are different across countries

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