The Empirical Evidence on Purchasing Power Parity Seems to Point

question 110

Multiple Choice

The empirical evidence on purchasing power parity seems to point out that:

• A)Purchasing power parity can explain long run movements in exchange rates but does not hold up to scrutiny for short-run changes
• B)Purchasing power parity does a good job of explaining short-run movements in exchange rates, but does not hold up to scrutiny over the long run
• C)Purchasing power parity is a good theory for international trade, but is of little use in explaining exchange rate movements
• D)Inflation and a country's rate of currency appreciation are positively correlated

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