Because of the Biases in Calculating the CPI, Actual Inflation

question 354

Multiple Choice

Because of the biases in calculating the CPI, actual inflation is

• A) more than the measured inflation rate by about 1 percent per month.
• B) less than the measured inflation rate by about 1 percent per year.
• C) accurately measured.
• D) more than the measured inflation rate by about 1 percent per year.

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