The Consumer Price Index Is Due for a Major Overhaul

question 134

Multiple Choice

The Consumer Price Index is due for a major overhaul mainly because it is

• A)overestimating the annual inflation rate by over 2%.
• B)overestimating the annual inflation rate by over 1%.
• C)underestimating the annual inflation rate by under 2%.
• D)underestimating the annual inflation rate by over 2%.

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