The Meaning and Measurement of Economic Development

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27 May 2019
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According to researchers Summers and Heston from the University of Pennsylvania, how is the GDP price level calculated using the purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rate and the actual exchange rate?

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The GDP price level is determined by taking the ratio of the PPP exchange rate to the actual exchange rate, where both rates are represented as the domestic currency price of the US dollar. This approach allows for a consistent comparison of price levels across countries.

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