The Idea Behind the "Big Mac Index" Is a Test

question 81

Multiple Choice

The idea behind the "Big Mac index" is a test of

• A)interest rate parity theory.
• B)long-run equilibrium theory.
• C)purchasing power parity theory.
• D)exchange rate equalization theory.

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