The Consumer Price Index (CPI)measures Inflation for Every Individual

question 50

Multiple Choice

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures inflation for every individual.

• A) True, the weights used in calculating the CPI are adjusted for every individual in the country.
• B) True, people all face the same prices and therefore face the same inflation.
• C) False, the CPI uses weights based on how much each product represents in the typical household budget.
• D) False, the CPI doesn't measure inflation.

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