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GDP by purchasing power parity is a relative comparison(therefore more realistic for comparison of indicators like per capita income.) than nominal GDP(which is an absolute figure.)
It helps in comparing
Yes it helps on a "per-capita" basis, for determining standard of living.
However it doesn't work when comparing the actual "economic size" of countries.