A True Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA)in Response to a Change in Prices

question 111

Multiple Choice

A true cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in response to a change in prices would compensate consumers so that they would be able to

• A) purchase the same bundle they purchased before prices changed.
• B) achieve the same level of utility they did before prices changed.
• C) face the same choices they did before prices changed.
• D) achieve an increase in utility that is equal to the rate of inflation.

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