When We Use PPP We Can Make Valid International Comparisons

question 104

Multiple Choice

When we use PPP we can make valid international comparisons of real GDP because we

• A)calculate the value of goods and services produced in two countries using the same quantities.
• B)use data provided by the IMF.
• C)use the price data provided by the two countries but not the quantities.
• D)calculate the value of goods and services produced in two countries using the same prices.
• E)use official government data.

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