What Are the Basic Assumptions Inherent in Equity Theory

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Essay

What are the basic assumptions inherent in equity theory?

Recognize how the Bureau of Labor Statistics measures and modifies the CPI.

Understand the concept of indexing for inflation in contracts and laws.

Comprehend the impact of price changes on the CPI and GDP deflator.

Understand how to calculate changes in purchasing power due to inflation or deflation.

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Definitions:

Robert Cialdini

A psychologist known for his work on persuasion, compliance, and negotiation.

Correspondence Bias

The tendency to attribute a person's behavior too much to their personality and too little to the situation they are in.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The inclination to overly focus on individual traits while disregarding environmental influences when evaluating the actions of others.

Correspondence Bias

The tendency to attribute a person's behavior to their personality or disposition, rather than to external factors.