The Consumer Price Index Measures Inflation by Using

question 116

Multiple Choice

The Consumer Price Index measures inflation by using

• A)all goods and services that are produced using a current-year basket.
• B)all goods and services that are produced using a base-year basket.
• C)only consumption goods and services purchased using a current-year basket.
• D)only consumption goods and services purchased using a base-year basket.
• E)the goods and services produced in the base year and goods and services produced in the current year.

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