The Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)theory Tells Us That a Country

question 65

Multiple Choice

The purchasing power parity (PPP) theory tells us that a country with a high inflation rate will see

• A)appreciation in its currency exchange rate.
• B)a decrease in interest rates.
• C)the collapse of the gold standard.
• D)depreciation in its currency exchange rate.
• E)a decrease in its money supply.

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