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Purchasing Power Parity — What it is and Why it Matters — A Little Overview

April 4, 2023
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Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is an economic theory that compares the purchasing power of different currencies in different countries. It is based on the idea that the same goods and services should cost the same in different countries when their prices are adjusted for exchange rates. PPP is important because it allows for the comparison of living standards and economic development between countries.

One of the main applications of PPP is in the calculation of the purchasing power of different currencies. By comparing the prices of a basket of goods and services in different countries, it is possible to determine how much purchasing power each currency has in relation to others. This can be useful for businesses, investors, and consumers who want to compare the relative value of different currencies.

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PPP is also important for comparing living standards between countries. By adjusting for differences in prices, PPP allows for comparison of the real cost of living in different countries. This can be useful for policymakers, employers, and individuals who want to understand the true cost of living in different countries.

Here is an example of how purchasing power parity (PPP) works:

Suppose that a basket of goods and services costs $100 in the United States and €100 in the European Union. The exchange rate between the US dollar and the euro is 1.20, which means that €100 is equal to $120. Based on this information, we can calculate the PPP between the two currencies as follows:

PPP = (€100 / $120) / (€100 / €100)

PPP = 0.83

This means that the purchasing power of the US dollar is 83% of the purchasing power of the euro. In other words, the same goods and services that cost €100 in the European Union would cost $83 in the United States.

This example illustrates how PPP can be used to compare the purchasing power of different currencies. By comparing the prices of a basket of goods and services in different countries, it is possible to determine how much purchasing power each currency has in relation to others. This can be useful for businesses, investors, and consumers who want to compare the relative value of different currencies.

In addition to its applications in currency valuation and living standard comparison, PPP is also important for understanding global economic trends. By comparing the prices of goods and services in different countries, it is possible to track changes in economic development and living standards over time. Purchasing Power Parity can be useful for policymakers, businesses, and investors who want to understand how economic conditions are changing around the world. 

So next time you wonder why is that pack of chips more expensive in the US and why iPhones are available at steal-deals there, you know that PPP might have something to do with that. 

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