Testing purchasing power parity theory

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The Big Mac Price Index calculated through the Economist has consistently found the United State dollar to be undervalued against some other major currencies, which seems to call for a rejection of the purchasing power parity theory. Explain why the index may not be a valid test of the theory.

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