Suppose That the Price of a Big Mac Is a Good

question 485

Essay

Suppose that the price of a Big Mac is a good approximation of the price level in the country. A Big Mac costs £2 in London and $3 in New York.
a) If purchasing power parity holds, what is the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British pound?
b) If the current exchange rate is $1.6 per pound, what is the dollar price of a Big Mac in London? What do you predict will happen to the exchange rate? Explain.
c) The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Russian ruble is 30 rubles per dollar. If purchasing power parity holds, what is the price of a Big Mac in Moscow?

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Definitions:

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first items purchased are the first ones sold, standing for "first-in, first-out."

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert partially completed goods into a number of equivalent completed units for inventory valuation.

Forming Department

A specific department in manufacturing where raw materials begin their transformation into final products through various processes.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that assigns costs based on the average cost of all units available during the period.