Purchasing-power parity (PPP) refers to__________

A. the concept that the same goods should sell for the same price across countries after exchange rates are taken into account

B. the concept that interest rates across countries will eventually be the same

C. the orderly relationship between spot and forward currency exchange rates and the rates of interest between countries

D. the natural offsetting relationship provided by costs and revenues in similar market environments

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Purchasing-power parity (PPP) refers to the concept that the same goods should sell for the same price across countries after exchange rates are taken into account. Purchasing power parity (PPP) is an economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach.