Why Does the U

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why does the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics evaluate the CPI's "market basket"?

• A) to ensure that it reflects current trends in the production of goods and services
• B) to ensure that it reflects current consumer spending habits
• C) to ensure that it reflects current wholesale spending habits
• D) to ensure that it reflects current consumer demand
• E) to ensure that it reflects current wholesale resource costs

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