In the United States, the Inflation Rate Is Measured by Calculating

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the inflation rate is measured by calculating the change in

• A)the public price index.
• B)short-term interest rates.
• C)long-term interest rates.
• D)the consumer price index.

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