When Does a Cost-Of-Living Allowance (COLA) Automatically Raise the Wage

question 44

Multiple Choice

When does a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) automatically raise the wage rate?

• A) when GDP increases
• B) when the consumer price index increases
• C) when taxes increase
• D) when the consumer price index is announced

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