This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which of the following statements is true about purchasing power parity (PPP)? a. PPP is the normal ... (Read 50 times)

mspears3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
Which of the following statements is true about purchasing power parity (PPP)?
 a. PPP is the normal state between two nations because international markets are perfectly competitive.
  b. PPP is the normal state between two nations because of government regulations and central bank intervention.
  c. PPP is the normal state between two nations because interest rates, the spot exchange rate, and the forward exchange rate all adjust to create this condition.
  d. PPP is the normal state between two nations because arbitrageurs take advantage of any imbalances.
  e. PPP is rarely the case for most nations in the short-run, but exchange rates tend to move in the direction of PPP in the long run.

Question 2

Which of the following is a shortcoming of the nominal, effective exchange rate?
 a. The nominal, effective exchange rate does not take price differences into account.
  b. The nominal, effective exchange rate as a measure is too narrow because it only shows changes in the value of one currency against one other currency.
  c. The nominal, effective exchange rate is not easy to calculate because there are no data to determine the currency weights.
  d. The nominal, effective exchange is not a meaningful measure because the differences in inflation are over-emphasized.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

srodz

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Answer to Question 1

.E

Answer to Question 2

.A




mspears3

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Gracias!


Jsherida

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library