Multiple Choice
The PPP theory fails in reality for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A) transport costs.
B) monopolistic or oligopolistic practices in goods markets.
C) the inflation data reported in different countries are based on different commodity baskets.
D) restrictions on trade.
E) inflation rates are unrelated to money supply growth.
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