New study reveals shorter half-lives of real exchange rates, impacting global economies.
The article examines Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) by studying real exchange rates in 25 OECD countries. By using a new method, the researchers identified which exchange rates are stable over time. They found strong evidence supporting PPP, with exchange rates reverting to their average values faster than previously believed. This suggests that the PPP puzzle is not as challenging as previously thought.