The “Big Mac Index” was created in the 1980s by economists looking to evaluate the relative levels of affordability among various countries and currencies. The idea was that McDonald’s Big Mac was ...

The index implies that the US dollar should cost less than R9 – ‘that's the danger of using just one product, but however you ...

Forget finance pros, your local banker, and even TikTok money psychics, for that matter. The only thing you need to understand the economy and where it's headed is a hearty, satisfying burger. The ...

Across much of Asia, currencies appear undervalued, with Taiwan standing out. In Japan, the yen is undervalued by about 50.5% ...

The Big Mac Index uses the humble burger to decode global currency shifts and hidden price pressures. It’s economic theory served with a clever side of insight. The Big Mac Index uses the price of a ...

According to an economic principle known as purchasing-power parity, a currency’s value should reflect the amount of stuff it ...

Whether it's a staple of your diet, or a meal you're forced to pick up on a road trip, nearly all of us recognize two beef patties, three sesame seed buns, cheese, pickles, iceberg lettuce, onions and ...

The Big Mac index reveals inflation is underestimated; Big Mac prices have risen 163% since 2000, while official inflation is only 85%. Technological advancements and hedonic adjustments skew ...

The Big Mac index is old hat. Who, in these health-conscious times, buys a Big Mac any more? Instead, please welcome a more pertinent yardstick for our time: the iPod index. This is the brainchild of ...