The Two Terms Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and Relative Purchasing

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Essay

The two terms Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and Relative Purchasing Power Parity (RPPP) are similar but not synonymous. Explain these two, their differences and why differences in exchange rates in the market may vary from the values implied by PPP or RPPP.

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Definitions:

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