One of the Widely Acknowledged Problems with Using the Consumer

question 147

Multiple Choice

One of the widely acknowledged problems with using the consumer price index as a measure of the cost of living is that the CPI

• A)fails to account for consumer spending on housing.
• B)accounts only for consumer spending on food, clothing, and energy.
• C)fails to account for the fact that consumers spend larger percentages of their incomes on some goods and smaller percentages of their incomes on other goods.
• D)fails to account for the introduction of new goods.

---

Definitions:

Protestant Work Ethic

A concept emphasizing hard work, discipline, and frugality as a result of one's faith, historically linked to Protestantism and seen as a factor in the economic success of individuals and societies.

Nonmaterial Culture

Aspects of culture that are not physical, including beliefs, values, norms, and languages.

Ideas

Mental concepts or thoughts that can be based on observations, experiences, or theoretical insights.

Television Programs

Broadcasted shows or series designed for entertainment, information, or education, presented on TV.