Effect of PPP Adjustment on International Income Gaps
When comparing GDP per capita, the gap between rich and poor countries appears smaller with a Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) adjustment than with market exchange rates. This is because wealthier countries typically have higher price levels, driven in part by higher wages. Consequently, goods and services like restaurant meals, haircuts, transportation, and rent are more expensive in a country like Sweden compared to Indonesia. By applying a common set of international prices, PPP corrects for these disparities, providing a more accurate picture of relative living standards.
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