What Does the CPI Measure

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Essay

What does the CPI measure?

Distinguish between shifts and pivots of the budget constraint to represent different economic scenarios.

Explain the concept of opportunity cost in the context of budget constraints and consumer choice.

Understand the relationship between budget constraints and the consumer's choice set.

Apply mathematical equations to represent budget constraints and solve for optimal consumer choices.

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Definitions:

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