The Base Period Used in Computing a Price Index Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The base period used in computing a price index is

• A)The year in which prices were at their lowest level.
• B)The year in which prices were at their average level.
• C)A fixed reference year from which meaningful comparisons can be made.
• D)The earliest year for which data are available.

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