The CPI Is a Measure of the Overall Cost of

question 21

Multiple Choice

The CPI is a measure of the overall cost of

• A)the inputs purchased by a typical producer.
• B)the goods and services purchased by a typical consumer.
• C)the goods and services produced in the economy.
• D)the stocks on the New York Stock Exchange.

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