The PPP Theory Says That in the Long Run the Exchange

question 129

Multiple Choice

The PPP theory says that in the long run the exchange rate between two currencies should move toward __________ the cost in each country of an identical basket of internationally traded goods.

• A)equalizing
• B)minimizing
• C)maximizing
• D)reducing to zero
• E)disequilibrating

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