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Explain briefly PPP and IRP. Why might the latter hold better than the former over time?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain why East Asian countries have done so well relative to South American countries.
 
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Answer to Question 1

IRP holds better because financial asset prices adjust faster to new information than goods prices.

Answer to Question 2

Mainly, the reasons are: less moral hazard, less government debt to foreigners and smaller budget deficits in East Asian countries.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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