Evidence on the Existence of Relative PPP Shows That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Evidence on the existence of relative PPP shows that:

• A) the evidence for relative PPP is scanty and the theory is largely discredited.
• B) the evidence for relative PPP is hit or miss, and so one should exercise caution in using relative PPP to predict changes in a nation's exchange rates.
• C) relative PPP is an approximate guide to predicting the relationship between changes in inflation and exchange rates over long periods, such as decades.
• D) both absolute and relative PPP hold nearly perfectly in the short and long run, and are used with great accuracy to make predictions.

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