Calculate purchasing power parity and real income comparisons
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP): The theory that exchange rates should equalize the price of identical goods across countries.
Real Income: Income adjusted for differences in cost of living, showing actual purchasing power.
Big Mac Index: An informal way to measure PPP by comparing the price of McDonald's Big Mac across countries.
Cost of Living Adjustment: Accounts for different price levels to enable meaningful income comparisons.
Currency Valuation: PPP can indicate if a currency is overvalued or undervalued relative to its fair value.