The CFO of GBATT is not only concerned about the exchange rates of the different currencies in the countries where GBATT operates, but is also concerned about the purchasing power of the target customers in the various countries.

The CFO has asked you to provide a document comparing and contrasting the gross domestic product (GDP) and the purchasing power parity (PPP) of five (5) different countries.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and reliable and reputable Internet sites, do the following:

Select five countries and list their GDPs and their PPPs. Use the same year for the data for each country.

Compare and contrast the relationships between the chosen countries' GDPs and their PPPs.

What does the data indicate about business decisions related to GBATT targeting customers in each of those countries?

Support your positions with scholarly sources.

By the due date assigned, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, comment on at least two of your peers' responses.

Write your initial response in 300-500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Do the following when responding to your peers:

Read your peers' answers.

Provide substantive comments by

contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;

building on the remarks or questions of others; or

sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences

Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.

Make sure your writing is clear, concise, and organized; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.