Which of the Following Is the Consumer Price Index Used

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the consumer price index used for?

• A) to differentiate between gross national product and gross domestic product
• B) to turn dollar figures into meaningful measures of purchasing power
• C) to characterize the types of goods and services that consumers purchase
• D) to measure the quantity of goods and services that the economy produces

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