The Currently Used Method for Calculating the CPI

question 133

Multiple Choice

The currently used method for calculating the CPI

• A) accounts for people increasing consumption of a good that falls in relative price.
• B) probably overstates inflation.
• C) has no effect on government expenditures.
• D) None of the above answers are correct.

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