Which of the Following Would Be a Consequence of Substitution

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a consequence of substitution bias in the CPI?

• A)Social Security payments would not adequately compensate retired workers for inflation.
• B)Businesses would overcompensate employees for inflation when giving the cost of living rises.
• C)The inflation rate based on the CPI would underestimate the true level of inflation.
• D)Judges would award child support payments that would not adequately keep up with the true cost of inflation.
• E)Economists make errors in estimating inflation when using substitutes for the CPI such as GDP deflator.

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Definitions:

Command Economy

An economic system where the government or central authority makes all decisions related to the production and distribution of goods and services.

Traditional Economy

An economic system rooted in tradition, customs, and beliefs, where resources are allocated based on inheritance and bartering is common, often found in rural and farm-based areas or developing countries.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing to invest resources in one option over another.

Objective

a specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goal that an individual or organization aims to achieve.