What Data Are Needed to Determine the CPI

question 133

Multiple Choice

What data are needed to determine the CPI?  

• A) the current market basket at current-year and base-year prices 
• B) the base-year market basket at current-year and base-year prices 
• C) the current market basket at current-year prices and the base-year market basket at base-year prices 
• D) the current market basket at base-year prices only

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