Suppose a Basket of Goods and Services Has Been Selected

question 92

Multiple Choice

Suppose a basket of goods and services has been selected to calculate the consumer price index.In 2005,the basket of goods cost $108.00;in 2006,it cost $135.00;and in 2007,it cost $168.75.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Using 2005 as the base year,the economy's inflation rate was higher in 2007 than it was in 2006.
• B)If 2007 is the base year,then the CPI is 33.75 in 2006.
• C)If the CPI is 156.25 in 2007,then 2005 is the base year.
• D)Using 2005 as the base year,the economy's inflation rate for 2006 was 27 percent.

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Definitions:

Demand-Pull Inflation

occurs when prices rise because the demand for goods and services exceeds supply.

Price of Houses

The amount of money required to purchase residential properties, influenced by factors such as location, size, and market conditions.

Sharp Increase

A rapid and significant rise in a particular metric, such as price, volume, or value.

Structural Unemployment

A form of unemployment caused by shifts in the economy or changes in technology that create a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the needs of employers.