The Base Year for the CPI Is Updated

question 45

Multiple Choice

The base year for the CPI is updated:

• A)so that every change in consumer purchases can be immediately included
• B)to provide work for government economists
• C)because the pattern of consumer purchases changes over time
• D)because the CPI always uses the current year as the base year

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