Relative Purchasing Power Parity Theory Quiz
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What is the purpose of calculating exchange rate indices?

  • To calculate the nominal effective exchange rate index
  • To measure the response of imported product prices to changes in exchange rates
  • To evaluate the relative purchasing power of different currencies (correct)
  • To determine the price elasticity of demand for a good
  • What does the real effective exchange rate index measure?

  • The purchasing power of a currency in terms of PPP (correct)
  • The nominal value of a currency
  • The price elasticity of demand for a good
  • The exchange rate pass-through of a country
  • What is the formula for the exchange rate index?

  • ER = EN × CC (correct)
  • ER = EN + CC
  • ER = EN - CC
  • ER = EN / CC
  • What is the base year for the real effective exchange rate indexes in Exhibit 6.3?

    <p>2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is exchange rate pass-through a measure of?

    <p>The response of imported and exported product prices to changes in exchange rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the own-price elasticity of demand for a good?

    <p>The percentage change in quantity of the good demanded as a result of the percentage change in the good's price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol for the own-price elasticity of demand for a good?

    <p>εp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor when determining exchange rate pass-through levels?

    <p>The price elasticity of demand for a good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries have chosen to change their objectives and choices in recent years?

    <p>Emerging market countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of the data for Exhibit 6.3?

    <p>Bank for International Settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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