Explain the implications of the deviations from the purchasing power parity for countries’ competitive positions in the world market.
Answer: If exchange rate changes satisfy purchasing power parity, competitive positions of countries will stay not affected following exchange rate changes. If not, exchange rate changes will affect relative competitiveness of countries. If a country’s currency understands (depreciates) by more than is warranted by PPP which will hurt (strengthen) the country’s competitive position in the world market.