Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) theory states that A. the exchange rate between currencies of two countries should be equal to the

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Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) theory states that A. the exchange rate between currencies of two countries should be equal to the

ratio of the countries' price levels. B. as the purchasing power of a currency sharply declines (due to hyperinflation) that currency will depreciate against stable currencies. C. the prices of standard commodity baskets in two countries are not related. D. both a) and b)

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natulia [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-20T21:41:19+03:00

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The correct answer is A and B

Explanation:

PPP stands for Purchasing Power Parity, which is a theory that states or define as the exchange rate among the currencies of 2 countries, which should be equal to the ratio of the price levels of the countries.

It is grounded on The Law of One Price, which states all the identical goods have the same price.

As the purchasing power of the currency which sharply decrease because of hyperinflation, that currency will be depreciated against the stable currencies.