Suppose a Lobster Supper in Nova Scotia Costs Fewer Dollars

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Essay

Suppose a lobster supper in Nova Scotia costs fewer dollars than a lobster supper in Moscow. Explain why this is inconsistent with purchasing-power parity and explain why the inconsistency may exist.

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