How Do the CPI and the GDP Deflator Relate to Each

question 181

Multiple Choice

How do the CPI and the GDP deflator relate to each other?

• A) They generally move together, but occasionally diverge.
• B) They generally show opposing patterns of movement.
• C) They generally diverge, but sometimes move together.
• D) They generally show unrelated patterns of movement.

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