ppp
Americanabbreviation
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purchasing power parity: a rate of exchange between two currencies that gives them equal purchasing powers in their own economies
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private-public partnership: an agreement in which a private company commits skills or capital to a public-sector project for a financial return
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Europe’s economies look healthier in PPP terms to the extent a lower price level allows households to stretch their euros and pounds further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
After that publicity, Bennett’s REITs returned the PPP funds.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
On Saturday, 12 PPP lawmakers voted for impeachment, enabling the motion to pass.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024
PPP members boycotted the vote instead, denying a necessary two-thirds majority.
From Salon • Dec. 7, 2024
Finally, as academic research moves forward on the PPP method, we hope to convert all GNP/GDP estimates to this method in future editions of the Factbook.
From The 1991 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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