Power parity has not found consistent empirical support

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A) Absolute Purchasing Power Parity has not found consistent empirical support. List and describe three reasons why this might be the case.

B) Would you expect that the same reasons given in part “A” to apply to relative PPP? Why or why not? Explain.

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