Comparing GDP Across Countries Is Unrealistic Unless We Make Adjustment

question 390

Multiple Choice

Comparing GDP across countries is unrealistic unless we make adjustment in exchange rates to take into account differences in the cost of living via

• A) real GDP.
• B) purchasing power parity.
• C) price index.
• D) international GDP.

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