In Which of the Following Ways Does Using Purchasing Power

question 11

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways does using purchasing power parity to calculate GDP differ from the use of straight GDP in measuring a country's economic development?

• A) It typically elevates measured income for less-developed countries.
• B) It typically elevates measured income for countries with advanced welfare systems.
• C) It typically lowers the overall value of the economy for less-developed countries.
• D) It typically lowers the per capita income in countries regardless of level of development.

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