Which of the Following Is True About the Consumer Price

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the consumer price index?

• A)It accounts for people switching to goods whose prices have fallen.
• B)It assumes that consumers purchase the same amount of each product in the market basket each month.
• C)It frequently updates the price changes of new products added to the market basket,as these have a tendency to fall.
• D)It filters out the part of price increases that occurs because of quality improvements in products.

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive Firm

A business that operates in a market with many buyers and sellers, where each has a negligible impact on price and product homogeneity prevails.

Unimpeded Entry

A situation in a market where there are no obstacles preventing new competitors from entering and competing.

MR = MC Rule

A principle in economics stating that profit maximization occurs when marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed.