The GDP-Deflator and the Producer Price Index (PPI) Differ Since

question 49

Multiple Choice

The GDP-deflator and the producer price index (PPI) differ since

• A)the PPI measures a fixed market basket but the GDP-deflator doesn't
• B)the GDP-deflator includes imported goods but the PPI doesn't
• C)the PPI includes more goods than the GDP-deflator
• D)the GDP-deflator does not include services but the PPI does
• E)the GDP-deflator measures increases in inflation earlier than the PPI

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