In Felixania,cat Food Constitutes 45% of the Typical Basket of Goods

question 9

Multiple Choice

In Felixania,cat food constitutes 45% of the typical basket of goods for a typical consumer,dog food constitutes 3%,and all other goods constitute the remaining 52%.Assume the price of cat food rises by 4%,the price of dog food falls by 10%,and prices remain constant for all other goods.Based on the information given,we can definitely say:

• A) because the price of dog food fell by more than the price of cat food rose, the consumer price index (CPI) must have decreased.
• B) the CPI in Felixania is more than in the previous year.
• C) if consumers get a 4% pay raise, they are worse off in terms of their real income compared to inflation as measured by the Felixanian CPI.
• D) because cat food is a luxury (as is dog food), consumers are certainly no worse off in terms of their real wages as measured by the Felixanian CPI.
• E) menu costs have decreased.

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Definitions:

Perfect Tender Rule

A principle in sales law that allows a buyer to reject goods if they do not conform exactly to the terms of the contract, regardless of the significance of the nonconformity.

Substantial Impairment

A significant reduction or weakening in capacity, value, or function.

Berry Size

A classification or measurement used in agriculture to denote the physical dimensions of berries.

Good Faith

The concept of entering into an agreement or contract with honest intentions, without intention to defraud or seek an unfair advantage.