What Is "Purchasing Power Parity"(PPP)

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is "purchasing power parity"(PPP) ?

• A) how much it costs to buy one thing rather than another
• B) how much a common "market basket" of goods costs to purchase locally
• C) the difference between the price of something in one currency versus another
• D) the price of something at one point in time compared to another

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Definitions:

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Contracts between employers and a group of employees, represented by a union, detailing the terms of employment, wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Certification Election

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Union Grievance

A formal complaint filed by an employee or union against an employer, claiming violation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Arbitration

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