The CPI Assumes a Fixed Basket of Goods Over Time

question 191

Essay

The CPI assumes a fixed basket of goods over time. In fact, consumers are likely to change purchasing behavior over time by purchasing less of the goods whose prices have risen by relatively large amounts and by buying more of the goods whose prices have risen less or maybe even fallen. What problem does this cause for measuring the cost of living?

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