Purchasing Power Parity Does Not Hold in the Short to Medium

question 68

Multiple Choice

Purchasing power parity does not hold in the short to medium run because

• A)exports don't equal imports.
• B)exchange rates fluctuate too much.
• C)some goods aren't internationally traded.
• D)most business cycles are caused by shocks to aggregate demand.

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