According to Purchasing-Power Parity Theory, If the Same Fast-Food Hamburger

question 124

Multiple Choice

According to purchasing-power parity theory, if the same fast-food hamburger costs $4.00 in Canada and 8 euros in France, what should the nominal exchange rate be?

• A) 1/4 euros per dollar
• B) 1/2 euro per dollar
• C) 1 euro per dollar
• D) 2 euros per dollar

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed plus variable costs) divided by the total quantity of output.

Market Output

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