The CPI Is Used for Calculating Payments from the U

question 50

Multiple Choice

The CPI is used for calculating payments from the U.S. government to individuals. To the extent that it is biased upward, which of the following is likely to occur?

• A) It leads to the payment of lower nominal benefits than would be the case if the index accurately measures inflation.
• B) It raises the government's revenue earnings through Social Security taxes.
• C) It allows retirees to keep their purchasing power constant.
• D) It raises government expenditure on programs such as Social Security.

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