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Can purchasing-power parity be used to explain the fact that the U.S. dollar depreciated by more than 50 percent against the German mark between 1970 and 1998, but appreciated by more than 100 percent against the Italian lira during the same period? Defend your answer.


Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, obsolescence, or decline in value.

Amortization Expense

The process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life for accounting and tax purposes.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends, accumulated over the company’s life.

Beginning Period

This refers to the starting point or the first date of a financial reporting period.

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