What Does Purchasing-Power Parity Explain

question 17

Multiple Choice

What does purchasing-power parity explain?

• A) It explains prices in the short run.
• B) It explains prices in the long run.
• C) It explains exchange rates in the short run.
• D) It explains exchange rates in the long run.

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Definitions:

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