A Chain-Weighted Index

question 120

Multiple Choice

A chain-weighted index

• A) is used to understate the rate of inflation.
• B) uses neighboring years' data to calculate changes in nominal GDP.
• C) calculates changes in prices by using an average of base years from neighboring years to obtain a more accurate measure of real GDP growth.
• D) is a useful tool for determining which fence to purchase.

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