Greg Mankiw's Blog: On International Comparisons of GDP

Posted on 09/06/2006
Which is better? Measuring GDP via exchange rates or via PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) (Additional Details)

economics:ppp | economics:exchangerates | economics:currency | economics | economics:expectations | economists | macroeconomics

Markets & Data | Big Mac Index | Economist.com

Posted on 06/17/2006
The Economist's Big Mac index seeks to make exchange-rate theory more digestible. It is arguably the world's most accurate financial indicator to be based on a fast-food item. (Additional Details)

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The Starbucks index | Burgers or beans? | Economist.com

Posted on 06/17/2006
What can the price of Starbucks coffee—now served in as many as 32 countries—tell us about exchange rates? (Additional Details)

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