The Reference Base Period That the BLS Uses to Measure

question 132

Multiple Choice

The reference base period that the BLS uses to measure the CPI is

• A)1982-1984.
• B)1993-1995.
• C)1998-2000.
• D)1967-1969.
• E)2005.

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