The Core Inflation Rate

question 53

Multiple Choice

The core inflation rate:

• A)measures the change in producer prices.
• B)is measured using a Paasche index.
• C)excludes some volatile components of the CPI .
• D)includes the price of exports and includes the price of imports.

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