Purchasing Power Parity Refers to

question 62

Multiple Choice

Purchasing power parity refers to

• A) adjustments in GDP figures to put everything into one common currency for comparison sake.
• B) adjustments in exchange rate conversions that take into account differences in inflation rates across countries.
• C) adjustments in exchange rate conversions that take into account the differences in true cost of living across countries.
• D) calculating real, per capita GDP in dollars.

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