The Concept of a Price Index Is That

question 110

Multiple Choice

The concept of a price index is that:

• A) it is a measure of how the items included in the typical basket of goods have changed over time; it also includes price changes over time.
• B) it is a measure of how the items included in the typical basket of goods have changed over time, while holding price changes constant.
• C) it is a measure of how the prices included in the typical basket of goods have changed over time, holding the items in the consumption bundle constant.
• D) it is an index of how much gasoline prices have increased, because all prices follow the price of gasoline.
• E) it is an index of how much housing prices have changed, because housing is the most important item in the consumption bundle.

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