A ____________ Index Is a Weighted Aggregate Price Index

question 102

Multiple Choice

A ____________ index is a weighted aggregate price index.It is accurate in its calculation of periodic prices.However,when using this index,it is difficult to compare the prices in different time periods.

• A)Paasche
• B)First-order autocorrelation
• C)Laspeyres
• D)Cyclical (seasonal)

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Definitions:

Base Year

A reference point in time used for comparative purposes, particularly in the context of economic and financial indices.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, changing over time.

GDP Deflator

A measure of the level of prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy, indicating how much of the change in the gross domestic product can be attributed to changes in the price level.

Substitution Bias

A phenomenon where consumers alter their consumption preferences in response to relative price changes, potentially misrepresenting inflation measurements.