Using the Big Mac index for comparing construction costs internationally
Contribuinte(s) |
Sidwell, Anthony |
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Data(s) |
01/01/2005
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Resumo |
This paper explores the use of purchasing power parity (PPP) in the comparison of construction costs between different countries, and whether the development of construction-specific indices will improve reliability.<br /><br />The approach adopted is to compare the construction cost of a typical five star international hotel per square metre in each of ten major cities using a range of PPP methods and to comment on their variability. In particular, this paper looks at whether an index based on the price of a McDonalds Big Mac3 hamburger is a viable alternative when compared against the mainstream methods. The recent publication of construction-specific indices as part of the Eurostat-OECD joint PPP program is also compared against generic indices and the discrepancy is calculated.<br /><br />The paper concludes with reflections about which approach is preferable when attempting to assess global construction relativities and what further research is needed.<br /> |
Identificador | |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Queensland University of Technology |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30005872/langston-usingthebigmac-2005.pdf http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=BfbJP4zhaESdQXd9oGmgSA |
Direitos |
2005, Queensland University of Technology, School of Engineering Systems |
Palavras-Chave | #purchasing power parities #international cost comparisons #Big Mac #construction-specific indices |
Tipo |
Conference Paper |