The theory of purchasing power parity says:
A. the real exchange rate is always less than one.
B. the dollar price of a basket of goods in the U.S. should equal the yen price of a basket of goods in Japan.
C. a dollar should buy the same goods no matter where in the world you go.
D. the real exchange rate is always greater than one.
Answer: C
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