What Is the Purpose of Measuring the Overall Level of Prices

question 151

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of measuring the overall level of prices in the economy?

• A) to allow the measurement of GDP
• B) to allow consumers to know what kinds of prices to expect in the future
• C) to allow comparison between dollar figures from different points in time
• D) to allow government officials to determine whether the value of the dollar has increased or decreased

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