The Doctrine of Purchasing-Power Parity

question 104

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of purchasing-power parity:

• A) is a completely accurate description of the real world.
• B) would be entirely accurate if only goods were traded.
• C) would be entirely accurate if all consumers had the same preferences.
• D) provides a reason to expect that movements in the real exchange rate will typically be small or temporary.

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