Suppose prices are equal in Europe and the US (in dollars) at the end of 2006. In 2007, prices increase by 1% in Europe (in euros) and 3% in the US (in dollars). According to the PPP, between 2006 and 2007 the euro should A. appreciate 3. depreciate C. neither appreciate nor depreciate D. PPP doesn't have a prediction.

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Suppose prices are equal in Europe and the
US (in dollars) at the end of 2006. In 2007,
prices increase by 1% in Europe (in euros) and
3% in the US (in dollars). According to the PPP,
between 2006 and 2007 the euro should
A. appreciate
3. depreciate
C. neither appreciate nor depreciate
D. PPP doesn't have a prediction.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose prices are equal in Europe and the US (in dollars) at the end of 2006. In 2007, prices increase by 1% in Europe (in euros) and 3% in the US (in dollars). According to the PPP, between 2006 and 2007 the euro should A. appreciate 3. depreciate C. neither appreciate nor depreciate D. PPP doesn't have a prediction.
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