Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement About

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the effects of quality change on the CPI?

• A)Even though the BLS adjusts the prices of products in the CPI basket when the quality of the products change, changes in quality are still a problem because quality is so hard to measure.
• B)Because the BLS adjusts the prices of products in the CPI basket when the quality of the products change, changes in quality are no longer a problem for the CPI.
• C)The BLS does not adjust the CPI for quality changes.
• D)Most economists believe that changes in the quality of goods included in the CPI basket do not bias the CPI as a measure of the cost of living.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The amount one would obtain from the sale of an asset or the cost incurred to settle a liability in a smooth transaction involving market players on the date of valuation.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage.

Unrealized Profits

Profits that have been generated on paper through an investment but have not yet been realized through a sale.

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value an investment, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost without reflecting changes in market value.