The Purchasing Power Parity Theory

question 73

Multiple Choice

The purchasing power parity theory

• A) has significant predictive power in the short run.
• B) is the starting point for understanding how exchange rates are determined.
• C) does not take into account that many goods and services are not traded across borders.
• D) is none of the above.

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