The Consumer Price Index (CPI)relies on the Calculation of

question 151

Multiple Choice

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) relies on the calculation of

• A) prices of a fixed basket of goods that does not change often.
• B) prices of a variable basket of goods that changes frequently.
• C) the components of GDP that change annually.
• D) the components of GDP that do not change frequently.

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