The Measure of the Average Change in Prices Over Time

question 144

Multiple Choice

The measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed "market basket" of goods and services is known as

• A)cost-of-living allowance.
• B)cost-of-living adjustment.
• C)the consumer price index.
• D)the inflation index.

Understand the effect of inflation on the value of money and calculate the equivalent future or past value of an amount.

Apply the concept of discounting to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Evaluate the economic impact of making early payments versus investing at a specific interest rate.

Understand and calculate the effective interest rate for different compounding periods.

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