Which concept expresses the amount of money needed in one country to purchase the same goods and services in another country, after adjusting for price differences?

• A. HDI
• B. Microfinance
• C. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
• D. Renewable Energy

Answer: (C)

Purchasing Power Parity expresses the amount of money needed in one country to buy the same goods and services in another country after adjusting for price differences. It rests on the idea that, when price levels are taken into account, currencies should exchange so that a standard basket of goods costs the same across countries. This makes PPP a practical tool for comparing living standards and real economic size internationally, since it neutralizes distortions from different price levels and exchange rates. The other terms aren’t about cross-border price comparisons: one is a broad development index based on health, education, and income; another refers to small loans for individuals or small businesses; and the last concerns energy sources.