Asked by Autumn Gilbert on Jul 14, 2024

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What is the parity concept? Write the equation for the parity ratio.

Parity Concept

A principle stating that different currencies should have the same purchasing power in different countries, once adjusted for exchange rates.

Parity Ratio

The ratio between the prices of various goods or services, often used in agriculture and trade to compare values.

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Marni MaresJul 16, 2024
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The parity concept is the idea that year after year the sale of a specific output of a farm product should enable a farmer to purchase a constant amount of nonagricultural goods and services. The parity ratio equation is expressed as a percentage and found by: Parity ratio = Prices received by farmers/Prices paid by farmers.