The Quality Adjustment Bias of the CPI Refers to the Failure

question 83

Multiple Choice

The quality adjustment bias of the CPI refers to the failure of statisticians to:

• A)allow for the possibility that consumers switch from products whose prices are rising.
• B)allow for the possibility that consumers switch stores at which they shop.
• C)take into account improvements in goods and services.
• D)take into account price changes in goods and services.

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Definitions:

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