Two General Conclusions Can Be Made from the Empirical Tests

question 38

Multiple Choice

Two general conclusions can be made from the empirical tests of purchasing power parity (PPP) :

• A) PPP holds up well over the short run but poorly for the long run, and the theory holds better for countries with relatively low rates of inflation.
• B) PPP holds up well over the short run but poorly for the long run, and the theory holds better for countries with relatively high rates of inflation.
• C) PPP holds up well over the long run but poorly for the short run, and the theory holds better for countries with relatively low rates of inflation.
• D) PPP holds up well over the long run but poorly for the short run, and the theory holds better for countries with relatively high rates of inflation.