Because of the Biases in Calculating the CPI, Actual Inflation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Because of the biases in calculating the CPI, actual inflation is

• A) accurately measured.
• B) less than the measured inflation rate.
• C) more than the measured inflation rate.
• D) None of the above because the difference varies from one year to the next.

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