All of the Following Explain Why Purchasing Power Parity Does

question 86

Multiple Choice

All of the following explain why purchasing power parity does not completely explain long-run fluctuations in exchange rates except

• A)not all goods and services produced in any country are traded internationally.
• B)consumer preferences for goods and services differ across countries.
• C)some countries impose barriers to trade.
• D)most countries have free markets with little,if any,government regulation.

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