Which of the Following Is Not a Reason That the CPI

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason that the CPI overstates the cost of living?

• A)There are too infrequent updates of the market basket.
• B)Quality improvements are not adequately incorporated.
• C)The location of typical purchases is not adequately updated.
• D)Substitution into nearly-equivalent goods is assumed to be more common than it is.

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