alleryStart learning →Why may the PPP rate differ from the market rate?
AMarket rate reacts to demand
BPPP is set by central banks
CMarket rate never changes
DPPP counts only exports
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Market rate reacts to demand
The market rate reacts to demand shifts at each location, while tariffs and labour price differences add longer-term gaps.
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