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According to PPP,

Expected Spot Exchange rate = Spot Rate x [(1 + inflationp) / (1 + inflationB)]

In terms of Euro,

Expected Spot Exchange rate = 0.6 x [1.03/1.08] = BP 0.5722 / 1 euro

In terms of BP,

Expected Spot Exchange rate = [1/0.6] x [1.08/1.03] = Euro 1.7476 / 1 BP

Purchasing power parity theory states that, in the long run, the price paid for a product in two countries using different currencies will be same after the exchange rate differences have been accounted for. This itself is based on the law of one price i.e. price of a given commodity is same no mater what currency is used to purchase it.

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